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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.39, 9,322.65 and 2,055.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.39, 9,322.65 and 2,055.47 is: 3,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.39 : 9,322.65 = 2,055.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.39/9,322.65 = 2,055.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.39x = 9,322.65 × 2,055.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.39x = 19,162,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,380.78/6,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.56

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