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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.92, 9,240.33 and 2,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.92, 9,240.33 and 2,212.20 is: 3,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.92 : 9,240.33 = 2,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.92/9,240.33 = 2,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.92x = 9,240.33 × 2,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.92x = 20,441,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441,458.03/6,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.85

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