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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.39, 9,505.15 and 2,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.39, 9,505.15 and 2,177.62 is: 3,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.39 : 9,505.15 = 2,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.39/9,505.15 = 2,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.39x = 9,505.15 × 2,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.39x = 20,698,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698,575.54/6,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.59

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