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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.20, 9,324.46 and 2,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.20, 9,324.46 and 2,056.22 is: 3,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.20 : 9,324.46 = 2,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.20/9,324.46 = 2,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.20x = 9,324.46 × 2,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.20x = 19,173,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,141.14/6,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.89

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