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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.67, 9,499.23 and 2,173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.67, 9,499.23 and 2,173.05 is: 3,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.67 : 9,499.23 = 2,173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.67/9,499.23 = 2,173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.67x = 9,499.23 × 2,173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.67x = 20,642,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,301.75/6,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.65

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