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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.31, 9,501.37 and 2,173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.31, 9,501.37 and 2,173.23 is: 3,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.31 : 9,501.37 = 2,173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.31/9,501.37 = 2,173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.31x = 9,501.37 × 2,173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.31x = 20,648,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648,603.95/6,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.32

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