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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.22, 9,318.90 and 2,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.22, 9,318.90 and 2,511.44 is: 3,768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.22 : 9,318.90 = 2,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.22/9,318.90 = 2,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.22x = 9,318.90 × 2,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.22x = 23,403,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,858.22/6,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.00

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