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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.92, 9,318.83 and 2,052.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.92, 9,318.83 and 2,052.37 is: 3,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.92 : 9,318.83 = 2,052.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.92/9,318.83 = 2,052.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.92x = 9,318.83 × 2,052.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.92x = 19,125,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,653.57/6,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.86

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