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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.09, 9,573.36 and 2,221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.09, 9,573.36 and 2,221.33 is: 3,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.09 : 9,573.36 = 2,221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.09/9,573.36 = 2,221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.09x = 9,573.36 × 2,221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.09x = 21,265,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265,591.77/6,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.60

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