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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.37, 9,166.91 and 2,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.37, 9,166.91 and 2,214.68 is: 3,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.37 : 9,166.91 = 2,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.37/9,166.91 = 2,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.37x = 9,166.91 × 2,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.37x = 20,301,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,715.33/6,110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.50

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