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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.80, 9,561.74 and 2,216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.80, 9,561.74 and 2,216.27 is: 3,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.80 : 9,561.74 = 2,216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.80/9,561.74 = 2,216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.80x = 9,561.74 × 2,216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.80x = 21,191,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191,410.33/6,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.77

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