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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.22, 9,255.36 and 2,221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.22, 9,255.36 and 2,221.34 is: 3,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.22 : 9,255.36 = 2,221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.22/9,255.36 = 2,221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.22x = 9,255.36 × 2,221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.22x = 20,559,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559,301.38/6,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.02

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