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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.86, 9,321.72 and 2,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.86, 9,321.72 and 2,057.80 is: 3,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.86 : 9,321.72 = 2,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.86/9,321.72 = 2,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.86x = 9,321.72 × 2,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.86x = 19,182,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,235.42/6,218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.53

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