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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.87, 9,329.63 and 2,058.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.87, 9,329.63 and 2,058.71 is: 3,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.87 : 9,329.63 = 2,058.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.87/9,329.63 = 2,058.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.87x = 9,329.63 × 2,058.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.87x = 19,206,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206,945.64/6,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.50

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