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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.31, 9,314.99 and 2,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.31, 9,314.99 and 2,049.56 is: 3,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.31 : 9,314.99 = 2,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.31/9,314.99 = 2,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.31x = 9,314.99 × 2,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.31x = 19,091,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091,630.90/6,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.68

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