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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.72, 9,325.80 and 2,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.72, 9,325.80 and 2,057.55 is: 3,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.72 : 9,325.80 = 2,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.72/9,325.80 = 2,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.72x = 9,325.80 × 2,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.72x = 19,188,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,299.79/6,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.57

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