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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.52, 9,541.96 and 2,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.52, 9,541.96 and 2,199.41 is: 3,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.52 : 9,541.96 = 2,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.52/9,541.96 = 2,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.52x = 9,541.96 × 2,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.52x = 20,986,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986,674.22/6,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.52

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