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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.45, 9,499.59 and 2,173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.45, 9,499.59 and 2,173.51 is: 3,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.45 : 9,499.59 = 2,173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.45/9,499.59 = 2,173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.45x = 9,499.59 × 2,173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.45x = 20,647,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,453.86/6,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.58

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