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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.60, 9,167.40 and 2,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.60, 9,167.40 and 2,215.52 is: 3,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.60 : 9,167.40 = 2,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.60/9,167.40 = 2,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.60x = 9,167.40 × 2,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.60x = 20,310,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,310,558.05/6,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.28

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