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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.75, 9,331.14 and 2,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.75, 9,331.14 and 2,116.75 is: 3,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.75 : 9,331.14 = 2,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.75/9,331.14 = 2,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.75x = 9,331.14 × 2,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.75x = 19,751,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,690.60/6,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.13

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