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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.08, 9,508.25 and 2,177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.08, 9,508.25 and 2,177.01 is: 3,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.08 : 9,508.25 = 2,177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.08/9,508.25 = 2,177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.08x = 9,508.25 × 2,177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.08x = 20,699,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,560.78/6,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.91

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