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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.01, 9,266.59 and 2,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.01, 9,266.59 and 2,229.75 is: 3,343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.01 : 9,266.59 = 2,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.01/9,266.59 = 2,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.01x = 9,266.59 × 2,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.01x = 20,662,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,207.90/6,179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.94

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