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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.23, 9,269.93 and 2,231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.23, 9,269.93 and 2,231.99 is: 3,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.23 : 9,269.93 = 2,231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.23/9,269.93 = 2,231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.23x = 9,269.93 × 2,231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.23x = 20,690,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,690,333.55/6,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.28

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