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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.27, 9,512.49 and 2,182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.27, 9,512.49 and 2,182.51 is: 3,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.27 : 9,512.49 = 2,182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.27/9,512.49 = 2,182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.27x = 9,512.49 × 2,182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.27x = 20,761,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761,104.55/6,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.93

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