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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.22, 6,111.96 and 2,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.22, 6,111.96 and 2,223.99 is: 3,337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.22 : 6,111.96 = 2,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.22/6,111.96 = 2,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.22x = 6,111.96 × 2,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.22x = 13,592,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592,937.92/4,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.15

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