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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.52, 9,169.55 and 2,162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.52, 9,169.55 and 2,162.85 is: 3,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.52 : 9,169.55 = 2,162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.52/9,169.55 = 2,162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.52x = 9,169.55 × 2,162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.52x = 19,832,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832,387.87/6,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.55

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