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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.20, 9,325.96 and 2,057.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.20, 9,325.96 and 2,057.22 is: 3,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.20 : 9,325.96 = 2,057.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.20/9,325.96 = 2,057.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.20x = 9,325.96 × 2,057.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.20x = 19,185,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,551.43/6,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.39

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