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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.93, 9,202.25 and 2,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.93, 9,202.25 and 2,238.32 is: 3,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.93 : 9,202.25 = 2,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.93/9,202.25 = 2,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.93x = 9,202.25 × 2,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.93x = 20,597,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,580.22/6,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.97

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