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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.67, 9,239.27 and 2,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.67, 9,239.27 and 2,211.39 is: 3,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.67 : 9,239.27 = 2,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.67/9,239.27 = 2,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.67x = 9,239.27 × 2,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.67x = 20,431,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431,618.23/6,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.92

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