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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.39, 9,166.09 and 2,216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.39, 9,166.09 and 2,216.07 is: 3,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.39 : 9,166.09 = 2,216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.39/9,166.09 = 2,216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.39x = 9,166.09 × 2,216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.39x = 20,312,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,640.16/6,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.10

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