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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.23, 9,319.36 and 2,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.23, 9,319.36 and 2,053.46 is: 3,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.23 : 9,319.36 = 2,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.23/9,319.36 = 2,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.23x = 9,319.36 × 2,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.23x = 19,136,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,136,886.39/6,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.53

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