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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.61, 9,560.70 and 2,217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.61, 9,560.70 and 2,217.33 is: 3,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.61 : 9,560.70 = 2,217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.61/9,560.70 = 2,217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.61x = 9,560.70 × 2,217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.61x = 21,199,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199,226.93/6,374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.57

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