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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.32, 9,212.68 and 1,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.32, 9,212.68 and 1,984.40 is: 2,975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.32 : 9,212.68 = 1,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.32/9,212.68 = 1,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.32x = 9,212.68 × 1,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.32x = 18,281,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,642.19/6,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.86

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