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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.99, 9,332.15 and 2,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.99, 9,332.15 and 2,060.95 is: 3,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.99 : 9,332.15 = 2,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.99/9,332.15 = 2,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.99x = 9,332.15 × 2,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.99x = 19,233,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233,047.88/6,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.14

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