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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.82, 9,324.51 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.82, 9,324.51 and 2,057.06 is: 3,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.82 : 9,324.51 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.82/9,324.51 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.82x = 9,324.51 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.82x = 19,181,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,076.54/6,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.86

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