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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.66, 9,562.95 and 2,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.66, 9,562.95 and 2,214.60 is: 3,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.66 : 9,562.95 = 2,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.66/9,562.95 = 2,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.66x = 9,562.95 × 2,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.66x = 21,178,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178,109.07/6,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.71

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