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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.10, 9,564.20 and 2,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.10, 9,564.20 and 2,216.15 is: 3,324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.10 : 9,564.20 = 2,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.10/9,564.20 = 2,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.10x = 9,564.20 × 2,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.10x = 21,195,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,642.93/6,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.24

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