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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.84, 9,560.19 and 2,212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.84, 9,560.19 and 2,212.29 is: 3,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.84 : 9,560.19 = 2,212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.84/9,560.19 = 2,212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.84x = 9,560.19 × 2,212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.84x = 21,149,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,912.74/6,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.28

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