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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.78, 9,177.27 and 2,222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.78, 9,177.27 and 2,222.49 is: 3,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.78 : 9,177.27 = 2,222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.78/9,177.27 = 2,222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.78x = 9,177.27 × 2,222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.78x = 20,396,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,396,390.80/6,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.95

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