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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.19, 9,566.62 and 2,217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.19, 9,566.62 and 2,217.51 is: 3,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.19 : 9,566.62 = 2,217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.19/9,566.62 = 2,217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.19x = 9,566.62 × 2,217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.19x = 21,214,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,069.97/6,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.56

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