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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.16, 9,564.58 and 2,214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.16, 9,564.58 and 2,214.38 is: 3,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.16 : 9,564.58 = 2,214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.16/9,564.58 = 2,214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.16x = 9,564.58 × 2,214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.16x = 21,179,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,614.66/6,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.69

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