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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.44, 9,170.70 and 2,216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.44, 9,170.70 and 2,216.89 is: 3,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.44 : 9,170.70 = 2,216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.44/9,170.70 = 2,216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.44x = 9,170.70 × 2,216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.44x = 20,330,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330,433.12/6,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.53

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