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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.32, 9,571.93 and 2,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.32, 9,571.93 and 2,221.32 is: 3,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.32 : 9,571.93 = 2,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.32/9,571.93 = 2,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.32x = 9,571.93 × 2,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.32x = 21,262,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262,319.55/6,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.96

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