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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.32, 9,317.91 and 2,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.32, 9,317.91 and 2,053.18 is: 3,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.32 : 9,317.91 = 2,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.32/9,317.91 = 2,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.32x = 9,317.91 × 2,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.32x = 19,131,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131,346.45/6,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.59

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