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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.90, 9,331.97 and 2,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.90, 9,331.97 and 2,061.66 is: 3,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.90 : 9,331.97 = 2,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.90/9,331.97 = 2,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.90x = 9,331.97 × 2,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.90x = 19,239,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239,338.96/6,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.70

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