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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.02, 9,504.58 and 2,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.02, 9,504.58 and 2,177.24 is: 3,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.02 : 9,504.58 = 2,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.02/9,504.58 = 2,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.02x = 9,504.58 × 2,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.02x = 20,693,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693,751.76/6,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.02

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