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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.69, 9,331.96 and 2,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.69, 9,331.96 and 2,061.52 is: 3,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.69 : 9,331.96 = 2,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.69/9,331.96 = 2,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.69x = 9,331.96 × 2,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.69x = 19,237,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237,997.56/6,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.59

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