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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.20, 9,167.99 and 2,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.20, 9,167.99 and 2,162.24 is: 3,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.20 : 9,167.99 = 2,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.20/9,167.99 = 2,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.20x = 9,167.99 × 2,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.20x = 19,823,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,354.26/6,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.24

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