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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.16, 9,166.77 and 2,215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.16, 9,166.77 and 2,215.46 is: 3,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.16 : 9,166.77 = 2,215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.16/9,166.77 = 2,215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.16x = 9,166.77 × 2,215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.16x = 20,308,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,308,635.18/6,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.21

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