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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.06, 9,491.91 and 2,167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.06, 9,491.91 and 2,167.38 is: 3,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.06 : 9,491.91 = 2,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.06/9,491.91 = 2,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.06x = 9,491.91 × 2,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.06x = 20,572,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572,575.90/6,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.52

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