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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.22, 9,244.97 and 2,162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.22, 9,244.97 and 2,162.61 is: 3,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.22 : 9,244.97 = 2,162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.22/9,244.97 = 2,162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.22x = 9,244.97 × 2,162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.22x = 19,993,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993,264.57/6,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.39

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