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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,330.66, 9,499.49 and 2,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,330.66, 9,499.49 and 2,381.73 is: 3,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,330.66 : 9,499.49 = 2,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,330.66/9,499.49 = 2,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,330.66x = 9,499.49 × 2,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,330.66x = 22,625,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,208.41/6,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.91

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