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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.83, 9,558.99 and 2,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.83, 9,558.99 and 2,213.79 is: 3,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.83 : 9,558.99 = 2,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.83/9,558.99 = 2,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.83x = 9,558.99 × 2,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.83x = 21,161,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161,596.47/6,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.60

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