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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.27, 9,172.56 and 2,110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.27, 9,172.56 and 2,110.59 is: 3,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.27 : 9,172.56 = 2,110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.27/9,172.56 = 2,110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.27x = 9,172.56 × 2,110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.27x = 19,359,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,513.41/6,114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.28

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