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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.31, 9,554.33 and 2,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.31, 9,554.33 and 2,212 is: 3,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.31 : 9,554.33 = 2,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.31/9,554.33 = 2,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.31x = 9,554.33 × 2,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.31x = 21,134,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134,166.90/6,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.56

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