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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.13, 9,337.69 and 2,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.13, 9,337.69 and 2,121.13 is: 3,181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.13 : 9,337.69 = 2,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.13/9,337.69 = 2,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.13x = 9,337.69 × 2,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.13x = 19,806,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,454.39/6,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.69

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