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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.55, 9,498.72 and 2,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.55, 9,498.72 and 2,821.62 is: 4,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.55 : 9,498.72 = 2,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.55/9,498.72 = 2,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.55x = 9,498.72 × 2,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.55x = 26,801,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,778.33/6,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.38

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