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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.88, 9,555.72 and 2,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.88, 9,555.72 and 2,210.24 is: 3,315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.88 : 9,555.72 = 2,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.88/9,555.72 = 2,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.88x = 9,555.72 × 2,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.88x = 21,120,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,434.57/6,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.15

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