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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.49, 9,172.92 and 2,420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.49, 9,172.92 and 2,420.22 is: 3,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.49 : 9,172.92 = 2,420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.49/9,172.92 = 2,420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.49x = 9,172.92 × 2,420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.49x = 22,200,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,484.44/6,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.83

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