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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.80, 9,202.06 and 2,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.80, 9,202.06 and 2,238.20 is: 3,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.80 : 9,202.06 = 2,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.80/9,202.06 = 2,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.80x = 9,202.06 × 2,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.80x = 20,596,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596,050.69/6,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.80

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