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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.32, 9,328.20 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.32, 9,328.20 and 2,059.56 is: 3,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.32 : 9,328.20 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.32/9,328.20 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.32x = 9,328.20 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.32x = 19,211,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211,987.59/6,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.59

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