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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.60, 9,164.40 and 2,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.60, 9,164.40 and 2,214 is: 3,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.60 : 9,164.40 = 2,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.60/9,164.40 = 2,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.60x = 9,164.40 × 2,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.60x = 20,289,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,981.60/6,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.00

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