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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.09, 9,563.87 and 2,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.09, 9,563.87 and 2,217.04 is: 3,325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.09 : 9,563.87 = 2,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.09/9,563.87 = 2,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.09x = 9,563.87 × 2,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.09x = 21,203,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,423.44/6,376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.46

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