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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.87, 9,514.41 and 2,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.87, 9,514.41 and 2,127.72 is: 3,191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.87 : 9,514.41 = 2,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.87/9,514.41 = 2,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.87x = 9,514.41 × 2,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.87x = 20,243,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,958.19/6,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.11

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