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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.62, 9,333.74 and 2,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.62, 9,333.74 and 2,061.39 is: 3,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.62 : 9,333.74 = 2,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.62/9,333.74 = 2,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.62x = 9,333.74 × 2,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.62x = 19,240,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,478.30/6,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.52

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