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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.20, 9,171.30 and 2,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.20, 9,171.30 and 2,218.10 is: 3,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.20 : 9,171.30 = 2,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.20/9,171.30 = 2,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.20x = 9,171.30 × 2,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.20x = 20,342,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,860.53/6,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.15

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