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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.35, 9,316.55 and 2,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.35, 9,316.55 and 2,051.58 is: 3,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.35 : 9,316.55 = 2,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.35/9,316.55 = 2,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.35x = 9,316.55 × 2,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.35x = 19,113,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113,680.02/6,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.72

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