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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.22, 9,166.47 and 2,778.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.22, 9,166.47 and 2,778.71 is: 4,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.22 : 9,166.47 = 2,778.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.22/9,166.47 = 2,778.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.22x = 9,166.47 × 2,778.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.22x = 25,470,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,961.85/6,110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.58

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