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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.22, 9,157.41 and 2,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.22, 9,157.41 and 2,207.73 is: 3,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.22 : 9,157.41 = 2,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.22/9,157.41 = 2,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.22x = 9,157.41 × 2,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.22x = 20,217,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,088.78/6,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.99

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