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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.30, 9,316.46 and 2,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.30, 9,316.46 and 2,051.53 is: 3,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.30 : 9,316.46 = 2,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.30/9,316.46 = 2,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.30x = 9,316.46 × 2,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.30x = 19,112,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112,997.18/6,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.64

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