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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.55, 9,323.44 and 2,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.55, 9,323.44 and 2,056.79 is: 3,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.55 : 9,323.44 = 2,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.55/9,323.44 = 2,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.55x = 9,323.44 × 2,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.55x = 19,176,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,306.40/6,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.22

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