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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.75, 9,483.18 and 2,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.75, 9,483.18 and 2,161.98 is: 3,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.75 : 9,483.18 = 2,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.75/9,483.18 = 2,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.75x = 9,483.18 × 2,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.75x = 20,502,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,445.50/6,321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.16

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