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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.70, 9,514.94 and 2,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.70, 9,514.94 and 2,183.30 is: 3,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.70 : 9,514.94 = 2,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.70/9,514.94 = 2,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.70x = 9,514.94 × 2,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.70x = 20,773,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,968.50/6,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.74

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