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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,136.98, 9,206.39 and 2,187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,136.98, 9,206.39 and 2,187.93 is: 3,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,136.98 : 9,206.39 = 2,187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,136.98/9,206.39 = 2,187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,136.98x = 9,206.39 × 2,187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,136.98x = 20,142,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,925.93/6,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.22

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