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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.59, 9,551.18 and 2,208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.59, 9,551.18 and 2,208.53 is: 3,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.59 : 9,551.18 = 2,208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.59/9,551.18 = 2,208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.59x = 9,551.18 × 2,208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.59x = 21,094,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094,096.96/6,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.77

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