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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.57, 9,514.08 and 2,182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.57, 9,514.08 and 2,182.55 is: 3,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.57 : 9,514.08 = 2,182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.57/9,514.08 = 2,182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.57x = 9,514.08 × 2,182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.57x = 20,764,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,955.30/6,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.90

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