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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.08, 9,329.38 and 2,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.08, 9,329.38 and 2,060.32 is: 3,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.08 : 9,329.38 = 2,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.08/9,329.38 = 2,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.08x = 9,329.38 × 2,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.08x = 19,221,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221,508.20/6,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.74

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