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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.99, 9,163.47 and 2,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.99, 9,163.47 and 2,212.49 is: 3,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.99 : 9,163.47 = 2,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.99/9,163.47 = 2,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.99x = 9,163.47 × 2,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.99x = 20,274,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274,085.74/6,108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.73

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