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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.33, 9,197.33 and 2,237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.33, 9,197.33 and 2,237.01 is: 3,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.33 : 9,197.33 = 2,237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.33/9,197.33 = 2,237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.33x = 9,197.33 × 2,237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.33x = 20,574,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574,508.00/6,135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.45

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