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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.97, 9,202.32 and 2,238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.97, 9,202.32 and 2,238.37 is: 3,358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.97 : 9,202.32 = 2,238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.97/9,202.32 = 2,238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.97x = 9,202.32 × 2,238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.97x = 20,598,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598,185.83/6,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.05

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