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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.93, 9,166.01 and 2,215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.93, 9,166.01 and 2,215.38 is: 3,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.93 : 9,166.01 = 2,215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.93/9,166.01 = 2,215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.93x = 9,166.01 × 2,215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.93x = 20,306,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,306,184.16/6,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.38

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