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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.16, 9,166.67 and 2,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.16, 9,166.67 and 2,414.41 is: 3,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.16 : 9,166.67 = 2,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.16/9,166.67 = 2,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.16x = 9,166.67 × 2,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.16x = 22,132,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,073.78/6,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.99

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