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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.97, 9,177.63 and 2,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.97, 9,177.63 and 2,422.40 is: 3,630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.97 : 9,177.63 = 2,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.97/9,177.63 = 2,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.97x = 9,177.63 × 2,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.97x = 22,231,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,845.02/6,122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.89

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