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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.18, 9,332.86 and 2,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.18, 9,332.86 and 2,060.76 is: 3,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.18 : 9,332.86 = 2,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.18/9,332.86 = 2,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.18x = 9,332.86 × 2,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.18x = 19,232,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232,784.57/6,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.50

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