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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.38, 9,552.57 and 2,208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.38, 9,552.57 and 2,208.39 is: 3,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.38 : 9,552.57 = 2,208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.38/9,552.57 = 2,208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.38x = 9,552.57 × 2,208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.38x = 21,095,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095,800.06/6,368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.59

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