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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,633.63, 9,951.93 and 2,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,633.63, 9,951.93 and 2,191.14 is: 3,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,633.63 : 9,951.93 = 2,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,633.63/9,951.93 = 2,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,633.63x = 9,951.93 × 2,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,633.63x = 21,806,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,071.90/6,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.20

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