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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.82, 9,316.70 and 2,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.82, 9,316.70 and 2,051.66 is: 3,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.82 : 9,316.70 = 2,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.82/9,316.70 = 2,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.82x = 9,316.70 × 2,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.82x = 19,114,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,700.72/6,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.15

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