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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.17, 9,167.67 and 2,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.17, 9,167.67 and 2,214.66 is: 3,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.17 : 9,167.67 = 2,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.17/9,167.67 = 2,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.17x = 9,167.67 × 2,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.17x = 20,303,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303,272.04/6,111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.32

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