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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.13, 9,560.37 and 2,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.13, 9,560.37 and 2,214.02 is: 3,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.13 : 9,560.37 = 2,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.13/9,560.37 = 2,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.13x = 9,560.37 × 2,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.13x = 21,166,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166,850.39/6,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.22

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