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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.31, 9,563.67 and 2,216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.31, 9,563.67 and 2,216.25 is: 3,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.31 : 9,563.67 = 2,216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.31/9,563.67 = 2,216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.31x = 9,563.67 × 2,216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.31x = 21,195,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,483.64/6,377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.58

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