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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.73, 9,541.76 and 2,201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.73, 9,541.76 and 2,201.67 is: 3,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.73 : 9,541.76 = 2,201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.73/9,541.76 = 2,201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.73x = 9,541.76 × 2,201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.73x = 21,007,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007,795.73/6,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.70

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