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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.52, 9,321.68 and 2,053.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.52, 9,321.68 and 2,053.97 is: 3,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.52 : 9,321.68 = 2,053.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.52/9,321.68 = 2,053.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.52x = 9,321.68 × 2,053.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.52x = 19,146,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,444.55/6,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.42

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