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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.39, 9,158.50 and 2,212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.39, 9,158.50 and 2,212.29 is: 3,316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.39 : 9,158.50 = 2,212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.39/9,158.50 = 2,212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.39x = 9,158.50 × 2,212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.39x = 20,261,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,257.97/6,108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.96

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