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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.17, 9,327.25 and 2,058.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.17, 9,327.25 and 2,058.31 is: 3,087.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.17 : 9,327.25 = 2,058.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.17/9,327.25 = 2,058.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.17x = 9,327.25 × 2,058.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.17x = 19,198,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198,386.18/6,218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.47

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