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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.92, 9,237.76 and 2,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.92, 9,237.76 and 2,210.37 is: 3,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.92 : 9,237.76 = 2,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.92/9,237.76 = 2,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.92x = 9,237.76 × 2,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.92x = 20,418,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,856.52/6,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.18

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