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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.26, 9,562.23 and 2,215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.26, 9,562.23 and 2,215.17 is: 3,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.26 : 9,562.23 = 2,215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.26/9,562.23 = 2,215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.26x = 9,562.23 × 2,215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.26x = 21,181,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181,965.03/6,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.00

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