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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.68, 9,321.18 and 2,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.68, 9,321.18 and 2,055.24 is: 3,082.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.68 : 9,321.18 = 2,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.68/9,321.18 = 2,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.68x = 9,321.18 × 2,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.68x = 19,157,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,261.98/6,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.58

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