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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,134.74, 9,202.71 and 2,238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,134.74, 9,202.71 and 2,238.23 is: 3,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,134.74 : 9,202.71 = 2,238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,134.74/9,202.71 = 2,238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,134.74x = 9,202.71 × 2,238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,134.74x = 20,597,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,813.00/6,134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.57

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