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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.11, 9,489.23 and 2,170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.11, 9,489.23 and 2,170.83 is: 3,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.11 : 9,489.23 = 2,170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.11/9,489.23 = 2,170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.11x = 9,489.23 × 2,170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.11x = 20,599,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,451.86/6,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.66

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