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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.07, 9,560.94 and 2,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.07, 9,560.94 and 2,215.05 is: 3,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.07 : 9,560.94 = 2,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.07/9,560.94 = 2,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.07x = 9,560.94 × 2,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.07x = 21,177,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,915.99/6,372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.55

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