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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.58, 9,491.64 and 2,169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.58, 9,491.64 and 2,169.99 is: 3,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.58 : 9,491.64 = 2,169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.58/9,491.64 = 2,169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.58x = 9,491.64 × 2,169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.58x = 20,596,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596,791.34/6,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.05

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