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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.79, 9,164.09 and 2,212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.79, 9,164.09 and 2,212.29 is: 3,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.79 : 9,164.09 = 2,212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.79/9,164.09 = 2,212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.79x = 9,164.09 × 2,212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.79x = 20,273,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,624.67/6,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.76

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