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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.56, 9,541.28 and 2,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.56, 9,541.28 and 2,200.96 is: 3,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.56 : 9,541.28 = 2,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.56/9,541.28 = 2,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.56x = 9,541.28 × 2,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.56x = 20,999,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999,975.63/6,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.59

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