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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.20, 9,086.55 and 2,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.20, 9,086.55 and 2,363.20 is: 3,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.20 : 9,086.55 = 2,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.20/9,086.55 = 2,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.20x = 9,086.55 × 2,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.20x = 21,473,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,334.96/6,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.17

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