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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.23, 9,512.48 and 2,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.23, 9,512.48 and 2,182.06 is: 3,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.23 : 9,512.48 = 2,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.23/9,512.48 = 2,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.23x = 9,512.48 × 2,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.23x = 20,756,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756,802.11/6,343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.28

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