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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.29, 9,166.94 and 2,162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.29, 9,166.94 and 2,162.95 is: 3,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.29 : 9,166.94 = 2,162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.29/9,166.94 = 2,162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.29x = 9,166.94 × 2,162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.29x = 19,827,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,632.87/6,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.43

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