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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.31, 9,317.53 and 2,051.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.31, 9,317.53 and 2,051.22 is: 3,077.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.31 : 9,317.53 = 2,051.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.31/9,317.53 = 2,051.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.31x = 9,317.53 × 2,051.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.31x = 19,112,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112,341.39/6,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.02

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