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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.24, 9,517.68 and 3,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.24, 9,517.68 and 3,418.14 is: 5,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.24 : 9,517.68 = 3,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.24/9,517.68 = 3,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.24x = 9,517.68 × 3,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.24x = 32,532,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,532,762.72/6,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.73

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