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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.44, 9,319.68 and 2,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.44, 9,319.68 and 2,053.48 is: 3,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.44 : 9,319.68 = 2,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.44/9,319.68 = 2,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.44x = 9,319.68 × 2,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.44x = 19,137,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,137,776.49/6,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.57

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