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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.12, 9,158.64 and 2,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.12, 9,158.64 and 2,207.20 is: 3,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.12 : 9,158.64 = 2,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.12/9,158.64 = 2,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.12x = 9,158.64 × 2,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.12x = 20,214,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214,950.21/6,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.23

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