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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.21, 9,179.46 and 2,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.21, 9,179.46 and 2,221.11 is: 3,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.21 : 9,179.46 = 2,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.21/9,179.46 = 2,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.21x = 9,179.46 × 2,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.21x = 20,388,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388,590.40/6,117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.99

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