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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.87, 9,502.94 and 2,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.87, 9,502.94 and 2,175.70 is: 3,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.87 : 9,502.94 = 2,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.87/9,502.94 = 2,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.87x = 9,502.94 × 2,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.87x = 20,675,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,546.56/6,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.74

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