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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.87, 9,501.44 and 2,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.87, 9,501.44 and 2,174.70 is: 3,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.87 : 9,501.44 = 2,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.87/9,501.44 = 2,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.87x = 9,501.44 × 2,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.87x = 20,662,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,771.23/6,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.24

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