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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.22, 9,279.99 and 2,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.22, 9,279.99 and 2,238.44 is: 3,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.22 : 9,279.99 = 2,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.22/9,279.99 = 2,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.22x = 9,279.99 × 2,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.22x = 20,772,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772,654.42/6,188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.81

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