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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.92, 9,327.28 and 2,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.92, 9,327.28 and 2,057.76 is: 3,086.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.92 : 9,327.28 = 2,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.92/9,327.28 = 2,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.92x = 9,327.28 × 2,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.92x = 19,193,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193,303.69/6,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.77

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