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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.50, 9,160.32 and 2,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.50, 9,160.32 and 2,214.04 is: 3,319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.50 : 9,160.32 = 2,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.50/9,160.32 = 2,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.50x = 9,160.32 × 2,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.50x = 20,281,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,314.89/6,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.09

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