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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.96, 9,550.38 and 2,211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.96, 9,550.38 and 2,211.76 is: 3,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.96 : 9,550.38 = 2,211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.96/9,550.38 = 2,211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.96x = 9,550.38 × 2,211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.96x = 21,123,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,148.47/6,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.98

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