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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.34, 9,331.41 and 2,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.34, 9,331.41 and 2,061.18 is: 3,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.34 : 9,331.41 = 2,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.34/9,331.41 = 2,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.34x = 9,331.41 × 2,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.34x = 19,233,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233,715.66/6,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.57

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