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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.87, 9,499.50 and 2,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.87, 9,499.50 and 2,172.82 is: 3,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.87 : 9,499.50 = 2,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.87/9,499.50 = 2,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.87x = 9,499.50 × 2,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.87x = 20,640,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640,715.46/6,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.30

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