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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.04, 9,214.56 and 2,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.04, 9,214.56 and 2,195.10 is: 3,292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.04 : 9,214.56 = 2,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.04/9,214.56 = 2,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.04x = 9,214.56 × 2,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.04x = 20,226,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226,880.66/6,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.65

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