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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.54, 9,566.31 and 2,217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.54, 9,566.31 and 2,217.57 is: 3,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.54 : 9,566.31 = 2,217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.54/9,566.31 = 2,217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.54x = 9,566.31 × 2,217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.54x = 21,213,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,962.07/6,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.36

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