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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,330.73, 9,496.85 and 2,171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,330.73, 9,496.85 and 2,171.48 is: 3,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,330.73 : 9,496.85 = 2,171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,330.73/9,496.85 = 2,171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,330.73x = 9,496.85 × 2,171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,330.73x = 20,622,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,161.50/6,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.47

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