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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.59, 9,558.62 and 2,213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.59, 9,558.62 and 2,213.54 is: 3,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.59 : 9,558.62 = 2,213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.59/9,558.62 = 2,213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.59x = 9,558.62 × 2,213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.59x = 21,158,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,328.85/6,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.21

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