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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.24, 9,170.88 and 2,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.24, 9,170.88 and 2,219.52 is: 3,329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.24 : 9,170.88 = 2,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.24/9,170.88 = 2,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.24x = 9,170.88 × 2,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.24x = 20,354,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354,951.58/6,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.11

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