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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.57, 9,488.16 and 2,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.57, 9,488.16 and 2,109.33 is: 3,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.57 : 9,488.16 = 2,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.57/9,488.16 = 2,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.57x = 9,488.16 × 2,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.57x = 20,013,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013,613.09/6,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.92

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