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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.62, 9,172.53 and 2,219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.62, 9,172.53 and 2,219.33 is: 3,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.62 : 9,172.53 = 2,219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.62/9,172.53 = 2,219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.62x = 9,172.53 × 2,219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.62x = 20,356,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356,871.00/6,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.21

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