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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.84, 9,322.82 and 2,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.84, 9,322.82 and 2,056.02 is: 3,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.84 : 9,322.82 = 2,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.84/9,322.82 = 2,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.84x = 9,322.82 × 2,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.84x = 19,167,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,904.38/6,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.72

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