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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.09, 9,559.37 and 2,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.09, 9,559.37 and 2,214.04 is: 3,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.09 : 9,559.37 = 2,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.09/9,559.37 = 2,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.09x = 9,559.37 × 2,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.09x = 21,164,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164,768.69/6,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.96

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