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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.74, 9,497.38 and 2,115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.74, 9,497.38 and 2,115.47 is: 3,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.74 : 9,497.38 = 2,115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.74/9,497.38 = 2,115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.74x = 9,497.38 × 2,115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.74x = 20,091,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,468.61/6,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.13

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