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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.96, 9,170.05 and 2,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.96, 9,170.05 and 2,217.67 is: 3,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.96 : 9,170.05 = 2,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.96/9,170.05 = 2,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.96x = 9,170.05 × 2,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.96x = 20,336,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336,139.24/6,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.73

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