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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.31, 9,324 and 2,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.31, 9,324 and 2,056.55 is: 3,084.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.31 : 9,324 = 2,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.31/9,324 = 2,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.31x = 9,324 × 2,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.31x = 19,175,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,225.58/6,217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.17

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