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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.30, 9,323.26 and 2,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.30, 9,323.26 and 2,055.68 is: 3,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.30 : 9,323.26 = 2,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.30/9,323.26 = 2,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.30x = 9,323.26 × 2,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.30x = 19,165,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,639.12/6,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.62

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