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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.84, 9,162.99 and 2,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.84, 9,162.99 and 2,211.96 is: 3,318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.84 : 9,162.99 = 2,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.84/9,162.99 = 2,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.84x = 9,162.99 × 2,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.84x = 20,268,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,167.36/6,107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.39

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