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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.53, 9,567.08 and 2,216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.53, 9,567.08 and 2,216.37 is: 3,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.53 : 9,567.08 = 2,216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.53/9,567.08 = 2,216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.53x = 9,567.08 × 2,216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.53x = 21,204,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,222.21/6,376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.35

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