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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.27, 9,177.42 and 2,421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.27, 9,177.42 and 2,421.14 is: 3,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.27 : 9,177.42 = 2,421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.27/9,177.42 = 2,421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.27x = 9,177.42 × 2,421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.27x = 22,219,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219,772.77/6,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.90

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