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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.40, 9,330.86 and 2,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.40, 9,330.86 and 2,060.78 is: 3,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.40 : 9,330.86 = 2,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.40/9,330.86 = 2,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.40x = 9,330.86 × 2,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.40x = 19,228,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,808.17/6,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.25

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