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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.26, 9,487.86 and 2,165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.26, 9,487.86 and 2,165.31 is: 3,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.26 : 9,487.86 = 2,165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.26/9,487.86 = 2,165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.26x = 9,487.86 × 2,165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.26x = 20,544,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544,158.14/6,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.95

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