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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.04, 9,499.14 and 2,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.04, 9,499.14 and 2,171.06 is: 3,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.04 : 9,499.14 = 2,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.04/9,499.14 = 2,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.04x = 9,499.14 × 2,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.04x = 20,623,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623,202.89/6,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.96

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