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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.30, 9,331.56 and 2,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.30, 9,331.56 and 2,060.56 is: 3,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.30 : 9,331.56 = 2,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.30/9,331.56 = 2,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.30x = 9,331.56 × 2,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.30x = 19,228,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,239.27/6,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.21

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