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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.37, 9,327.56 and 2,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.37, 9,327.56 and 2,057.26 is: 3,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.37 : 9,327.56 = 2,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.37/9,327.56 = 2,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.37x = 9,327.56 × 2,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.37x = 19,189,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189,213.09/6,218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.89

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