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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.62, 9,169.95 and 2,222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.62, 9,169.95 and 2,222.46 is: 3,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.62 : 9,169.95 = 2,222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.62/9,169.95 = 2,222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.62x = 9,169.95 × 2,222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.62x = 20,379,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,847.08/6,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.06

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