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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.26, 9,560.73 and 2,214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.26, 9,560.73 and 2,214.17 is: 3,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.26 : 9,560.73 = 2,214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.26/9,560.73 = 2,214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.26x = 9,560.73 × 2,214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.26x = 21,169,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,081.54/6,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.50

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