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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.32, 9,323.99 and 2,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.32, 9,323.99 and 2,056.56 is: 3,084.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.32 : 9,323.99 = 2,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.32/9,323.99 = 2,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.32x = 9,323.99 × 2,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.32x = 19,175,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,307.34/6,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.17

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