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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.76, 9,555.48 and 2,210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.76, 9,555.48 and 2,210.67 is: 3,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.76 : 9,555.48 = 2,210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.76/9,555.48 = 2,210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.76x = 9,555.48 × 2,210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.76x = 21,124,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,012.97/6,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.26

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