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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.75, 9,169.14 and 2,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.75, 9,169.14 and 2,217.16 is: 3,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.75 : 9,169.14 = 2,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.75/9,169.14 = 2,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.75x = 9,169.14 × 2,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.75x = 20,329,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,329,450.44/6,112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.75

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