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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.72, 9,533.42 and 2,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.72, 9,533.42 and 2,195.58 is: 3,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.72 : 9,533.42 = 2,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.72/9,533.42 = 2,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.72x = 9,533.42 × 2,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.72x = 20,931,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931,338.62/6,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.31

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