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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.72, 9,325.08 and 2,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.72, 9,325.08 and 2,056.92 is: 3,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.72 : 9,325.08 = 2,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.72/9,325.08 = 2,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.72x = 9,325.08 × 2,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.72x = 19,180,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180,943.55/6,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.38

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