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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.44, 9,532.68 and 2,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.44, 9,532.68 and 2,195.28 is: 3,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.44 : 9,532.68 = 2,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.44/9,532.68 = 2,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.44x = 9,532.68 × 2,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.44x = 20,926,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926,901.75/6,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.75

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