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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.81, 9,502.12 and 2,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.81, 9,502.12 and 2,173.73 is: 3,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.81 : 9,502.12 = 2,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.81/9,502.12 = 2,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.81x = 9,502.12 × 2,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.81x = 20,654,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654,984.93/6,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.07

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