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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.28, 9,321.93 and 1,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.28, 9,321.93 and 1,771.94 is: 2,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.28 : 9,321.93 = 1,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.28/9,321.93 = 1,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.28x = 9,321.93 × 1,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.28x = 16,517,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517,923.95/6,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.06

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