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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.56, 9,171.72 and 2,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.56, 9,171.72 and 2,217.96 is: 3,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.56 : 9,171.72 = 2,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.56/9,171.72 = 2,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.56x = 9,171.72 × 2,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.56x = 20,342,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,508.09/6,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.44

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