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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.60, 9,168.12 and 2,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.60, 9,168.12 and 2,214.96 is: 3,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.60 : 9,168.12 = 2,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.60/9,168.12 = 2,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.60x = 9,168.12 × 2,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.60x = 20,307,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307,019.08/6,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.70

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