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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.98, 9,553.35 and 2,211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.98, 9,553.35 and 2,211.21 is: 3,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.98 : 9,553.35 = 2,211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.98/9,553.35 = 2,211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.98x = 9,553.35 × 2,211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.98x = 21,124,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,463.05/6,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.73

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