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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.22, 9,513.87 and 2,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.22, 9,513.87 and 2,182.58 is: 3,273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.22 : 9,513.87 = 2,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.22/9,513.87 = 2,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.22x = 9,513.87 × 2,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.22x = 20,764,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,782.38/6,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.54

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