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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.48, 9,560.08 and 2,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.48, 9,560.08 and 2,212.62 is: 3,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.48 : 9,560.08 = 2,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.48/9,560.08 = 2,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.48x = 9,560.08 × 2,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.48x = 21,152,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,824.21/6,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.40

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