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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.21, 9,491.07 and 2,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.21, 9,491.07 and 2,169.62 is: 3,253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.21 : 9,491.07 = 2,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.21/9,491.07 = 2,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.21x = 9,491.07 × 2,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.21x = 20,592,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592,011.57/6,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.49

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