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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.12, 9,499.96 and 2,175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.12, 9,499.96 and 2,175.54 is: 3,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.12 : 9,499.96 = 2,175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.12/9,499.96 = 2,175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.12x = 9,499.96 × 2,175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.12x = 20,667,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,667,551.27/6,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.38

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