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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.32, 9,331.74 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.32, 9,331.74 and 2,060.64 is: 3,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.32 : 9,331.74 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.32/9,331.74 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.32x = 9,331.74 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.32x = 19,229,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,356.71/6,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.38

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