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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.98, 9,554.94 and 2,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.98, 9,554.94 and 2,211.18 is: 3,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.98 : 9,554.94 = 2,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.98/9,554.94 = 2,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.98x = 9,554.94 × 2,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.98x = 21,127,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,692.23/6,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.24

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