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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.20, 9,514.80 and 2,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.20, 9,514.80 and 2,187.90 is: 3,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.20 : 9,514.80 = 2,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.20/9,514.80 = 2,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.20x = 9,514.80 × 2,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.20x = 20,817,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817,430.92/6,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.85

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