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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.08, 9,166.62 and 2,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.08, 9,166.62 and 2,214.20 is: 3,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.08 : 9,166.62 = 2,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.08/9,166.62 = 2,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.08x = 9,166.62 × 2,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.08x = 20,296,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,296,730.00/6,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.30

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