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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.58, 9,167.37 and 2,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.58, 9,167.37 and 2,214.70 is: 3,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.58 : 9,167.37 = 2,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.58/9,167.37 = 2,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.58x = 9,167.37 × 2,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.58x = 20,302,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302,974.34/6,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.05

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