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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.64, 9,535.55 and 2,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.64, 9,535.55 and 2,196.08 is: 3,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.64 : 9,535.55 = 2,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.64/9,535.55 = 2,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.64x = 9,535.55 × 2,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.64x = 20,940,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,771.99/6,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.31

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