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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.54, 9,245.72 and 2,214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.54, 9,245.72 and 2,214.39 is: 3,321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.54 : 9,245.72 = 2,214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.54/9,245.72 = 2,214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.54x = 9,245.72 × 2,214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.54x = 20,473,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,629.91/6,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.73

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