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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.59, 9,564.61 and 2,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.59, 9,564.61 and 2,217.54 is: 3,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.59 : 9,564.61 = 2,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.59/9,564.61 = 2,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.59x = 9,564.61 × 2,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.59x = 21,209,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,209,905.26/6,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.21

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