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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.45, 9,168.79 and 2,216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.45, 9,168.79 and 2,216.43 is: 3,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.45 : 9,168.79 = 2,216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.45/9,168.79 = 2,216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.45x = 9,168.79 × 2,216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.45x = 20,321,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,321,981.22/6,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.23

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