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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.73, 9,513.25 and 2,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.73, 9,513.25 and 2,182.59 is: 3,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.73 : 9,513.25 = 2,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.73/9,513.25 = 2,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.73x = 9,513.25 × 2,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.73x = 20,763,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763,518.86/6,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.08

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