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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.28, 9,327.94 and 2,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.28, 9,327.94 and 2,058.17 is: 3,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.28 : 9,327.94 = 2,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.28/9,327.94 = 2,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.28x = 9,327.94 × 2,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.28x = 19,198,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198,434.48/6,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.42

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