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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.46, 9,488.30 and 2,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.46, 9,488.30 and 2,170.20 is: 3,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.46 : 9,488.30 = 2,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.46/9,488.30 = 2,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.46x = 9,488.30 × 2,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.46x = 20,591,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,591,508.66/6,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.74

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