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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.57, 9,498.85 and 2,821.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.57, 9,498.85 and 2,821.67 is: 4,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.57 : 9,498.85 = 2,821.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.57/9,498.85 = 2,821.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.57x = 9,498.85 × 2,821.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.57x = 26,802,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802,565.53/6,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.50

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