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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.52, 9,560.86 and 2,214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.52, 9,560.86 and 2,214.74 is: 3,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.52 : 9,560.86 = 2,214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.52/9,560.86 = 2,214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.52x = 9,560.86 × 2,214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.52x = 21,174,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174,765.74/6,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.74

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