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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.53, 9,326.81 and 2,057.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.53, 9,326.81 and 2,057.41 is: 3,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.53 : 9,326.81 = 2,057.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.53/9,326.81 = 2,057.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.53x = 9,326.81 × 2,057.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.53x = 19,189,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189,088.96/6,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.29

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