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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.89, 9,329.40 and 2,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.89, 9,329.40 and 2,059.97 is: 3,089.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.89 : 9,329.40 = 2,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.89/9,329.40 = 2,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.89x = 9,329.40 × 2,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.89x = 19,218,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218,237.47/6,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.31

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