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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.98, 9,324.60 and 2,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.98, 9,324.60 and 2,056 is: 3,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.98 : 9,324.60 = 2,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.98/9,324.60 = 2,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.98x = 9,324.60 × 2,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.98x = 19,171,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,377.60/6,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.21

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