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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229, 9,344.98 and 2,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229, 9,344.98 and 2,125 is: 3,188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229 : 9,344.98 = 2,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229/9,344.98 = 2,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229x = 9,344.98 × 2,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229x = 19,858,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,082.50/6,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.00

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