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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.16, 9,562.20 and 2,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.16, 9,562.20 and 2,214.10 is: 3,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.16 : 9,562.20 = 2,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.16/9,562.20 = 2,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.16x = 9,562.20 × 2,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.16x = 21,171,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171,667.02/6,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.96

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