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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.68, 9,333.97 and 2,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.68, 9,333.97 and 2,061.38 is: 3,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.68 : 9,333.97 = 2,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.68/9,333.97 = 2,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.68x = 9,333.97 × 2,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.68x = 19,240,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,877.26/6,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.55

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