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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.20, 9,567.63 and 2,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.20, 9,567.63 and 2,218.80 is: 3,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.20 : 9,567.63 = 2,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.20/9,567.63 = 2,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.20x = 9,567.63 × 2,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.20x = 21,228,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,657.44/6,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.23

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