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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.10, 9,501.39 and 2,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.10, 9,501.39 and 2,174.76 is: 3,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.10 : 9,501.39 = 2,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.10/9,501.39 = 2,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.10x = 9,501.39 × 2,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.10x = 20,663,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,242.92/6,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.71

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