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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.47, 9,571.66 and 2,219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.47, 9,571.66 and 2,219.91 is: 3,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.47 : 9,571.66 = 2,219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.47/9,571.66 = 2,219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.47x = 9,571.66 × 2,219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.47x = 21,248,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,223.75/6,379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.72

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