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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.17, 9,543.97 and 2,202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.17, 9,543.97 and 2,202.55 is: 3,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.17 : 9,543.97 = 2,202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.17/9,543.97 = 2,202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.17x = 9,543.97 × 2,202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.17x = 21,021,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021,077.55/6,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.07

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