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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.79, 9,499.32 and 2,172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.79, 9,499.32 and 2,172.77 is: 3,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.79 : 9,499.32 = 2,172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.79/9,499.32 = 2,172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.79x = 9,499.32 × 2,172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.79x = 20,639,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,790.02/6,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.19

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