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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.08, 9,512.28 and 2,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.08, 9,512.28 and 2,181.90 is: 3,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.08 : 9,512.28 = 2,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.08/9,512.28 = 2,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.08x = 9,512.28 × 2,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.08x = 20,754,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754,843.73/6,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.05

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