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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.48, 9,512.88 and 2,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.48, 9,512.88 and 2,182.33 is: 3,272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.48 : 9,512.88 = 2,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.48/9,512.88 = 2,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.48x = 9,512.88 × 2,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.48x = 20,760,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,760,243.41/6,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.69

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