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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.18, 9,215.24 and 2,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.18, 9,215.24 and 2,195.27 is: 3,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.18 : 9,215.24 = 2,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.18/9,215.24 = 2,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.18x = 9,215.24 × 2,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.18x = 20,229,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229,917.42/6,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.07

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