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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.30, 9,314.96 and 2,050.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.30, 9,314.96 and 2,050.53 is: 3,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.30 : 9,314.96 = 2,050.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.30/9,314.96 = 2,050.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.30x = 9,314.96 × 2,050.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.30x = 19,100,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100,604.93/6,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.14

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