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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.97, 9,496.68 and 2,173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.97, 9,496.68 and 2,173.38 is: 3,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.97 : 9,496.68 = 2,173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.97/9,496.68 = 2,173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.97x = 9,496.68 × 2,173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.97x = 20,639,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,894.38/6,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.12

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