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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.28, 9,502.02 and 2,175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.28, 9,502.02 and 2,175.21 is: 3,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.28 : 9,502.02 = 2,175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.28/9,502.02 = 2,175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.28x = 9,502.02 × 2,175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.28x = 20,668,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668,878.05/6,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.50

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