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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.33, 9,571.92 and 2,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.33, 9,571.92 and 2,221.32 is: 3,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.33 : 9,571.92 = 2,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.33/9,571.92 = 2,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.33x = 9,571.92 × 2,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.33x = 21,262,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262,297.33/6,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.95

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