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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.54, 9,168.24 and 2,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.54, 9,168.24 and 2,215.04 is: 3,322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.54 : 9,168.24 = 2,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.54/9,168.24 = 2,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.54x = 9,168.24 × 2,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.54x = 20,307,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307,972.49/6,111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.89

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