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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.39, 9,491.24 and 2,167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.39, 9,491.24 and 2,167.37 is: 3,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.39 : 9,491.24 = 2,167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.39/9,491.24 = 2,167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.39x = 9,491.24 × 2,167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.39x = 20,571,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,026.60/6,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.11

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