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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.05, 9,505.40 and 2,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.05, 9,505.40 and 2,175.08 is: 3,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.05 : 9,505.40 = 2,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.05/9,505.40 = 2,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.05x = 9,505.40 × 2,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.05x = 20,674,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,947.03/6,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.07

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