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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.75, 9,913.49 and 2,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.75, 9,913.49 and 2,167.32 is: 3,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.75 : 9,913.49 = 2,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.75/9,913.49 = 2,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.75x = 9,913.49 × 2,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.75x = 21,485,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485,735.35/6,609.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.61

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