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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.99, 9,256.68 and 2,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.99, 9,256.68 and 2,222.24 is: 3,333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.99 : 9,256.68 = 2,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.99/9,256.68 = 2,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.99x = 9,256.68 × 2,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.99x = 20,570,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570,518.28/6,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.43

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