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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.12, 9,332.99 and 2,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.12, 9,332.99 and 2,060.89 is: 3,091.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.12 : 9,332.99 = 2,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.12/9,332.99 = 2,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.12x = 9,332.99 × 2,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.12x = 19,234,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,265.76/6,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.77

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