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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.38, 9,344.09 and 2,125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.38, 9,344.09 and 2,125.38 is: 3,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.38 : 9,344.09 = 2,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.38/9,344.09 = 2,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.38x = 9,344.09 × 2,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.38x = 19,859,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,742.00/6,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.08

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