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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.39, 9,177.30 and 2,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.39, 9,177.30 and 2,221.29 is: 3,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.39 : 9,177.30 = 2,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.39/9,177.30 = 2,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.39x = 9,177.30 × 2,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.39x = 20,385,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,385,444.72/6,117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.38

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