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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.16, 9,563.70 and 2,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.16, 9,563.70 and 2,215.10 is: 3,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.16 : 9,563.70 = 2,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.16/9,563.70 = 2,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.16x = 9,563.70 × 2,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.16x = 21,184,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,551.87/6,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.46

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