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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.75, 9,158.49 and 2,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.75, 9,158.49 and 2,209.14 is: 3,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.75 : 9,158.49 = 2,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.75/9,158.49 = 2,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.75x = 9,158.49 × 2,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.75x = 20,232,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232,386.60/6,104.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.21

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