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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.49, 9,203.84 and 2,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.49, 9,203.84 and 2,238.98 is: 3,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.49 : 9,203.84 = 2,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.49/9,203.84 = 2,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.49x = 9,203.84 × 2,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.49x = 20,607,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607,242.29/6,135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.70

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