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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.97, 9,273.23 and 2,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.97, 9,273.23 and 2,022.22 is: 3,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.97 : 9,273.23 = 2,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.97/9,273.23 = 2,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.97x = 9,273.23 × 2,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.97x = 18,752,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752,479.45/6,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.41

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