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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.72, 9,203.59 and 2,239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.72, 9,203.59 and 2,239.22 is: 3,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.72 : 9,203.59 = 2,239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.72/9,203.59 = 2,239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.72x = 9,203.59 × 2,239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.72x = 20,608,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,862.80/6,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.83

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