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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.96, 9,177.90 and 2,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.96, 9,177.90 and 2,220.04 is: 3,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.96 : 9,177.90 = 2,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.96/9,177.90 = 2,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.96x = 9,177.90 × 2,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.96x = 20,375,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,305.12/6,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.50

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