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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.95, 9,248.15 and 2,217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.95, 9,248.15 and 2,217.15 is: 3,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.95 : 9,248.15 = 2,217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.95/9,248.15 = 2,217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.95x = 9,248.15 × 2,217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.95x = 20,504,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,524.69/6,166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.91

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