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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.54, 9,512.83 and 3,222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.54, 9,512.83 and 3,222.18 is: 4,832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.54 : 9,512.83 = 3,222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.54/9,512.83 = 3,222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.54x = 9,512.83 × 3,222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.54x = 30,652,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,652,050.57/6,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.01

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