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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.70, 9,176.55 and 2,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.70, 9,176.55 and 2,221.60 is: 3,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.70 : 9,176.55 = 2,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.70/9,176.55 = 2,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.70x = 9,176.55 × 2,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.70x = 20,386,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,386,623.48/6,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.40

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