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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.68, 9,206.26 and 2,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.68, 9,206.26 and 2,239.18 is: 3,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.68 : 9,206.26 = 2,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.68/9,206.26 = 2,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.68x = 9,206.26 × 2,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.68x = 20,614,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614,444.65/6,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.76

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