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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.56, 9,205.22 and 2,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.56, 9,205.22 and 2,336.72 is: 3,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.56 : 9,205.22 = 2,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.56/9,205.22 = 2,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.56x = 9,205.22 × 2,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.56x = 21,509,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509,981.49/6,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.07

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