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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.50, 9,497.76 and 2,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.50, 9,497.76 and 2,171.55 is: 3,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.50 : 9,497.76 = 2,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.50/9,497.76 = 2,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.50x = 9,497.76 × 2,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.50x = 20,624,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,860.73/6,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.99

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