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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.26, 9,254.52 and 2,221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.26, 9,254.52 and 2,221.38 is: 3,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.26 : 9,254.52 = 2,221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.26/9,254.52 = 2,221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.26x = 9,254.52 × 2,221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.26x = 20,557,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557,805.64/6,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.22

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