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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.83, 9,326.31 and 2,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.83, 9,326.31 and 2,057.91 is: 3,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.83 : 9,326.31 = 2,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.83/9,326.31 = 2,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.83x = 9,326.31 × 2,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.83x = 19,192,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,649.69/6,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.22

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