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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.06, 9,516.72 and 2,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.06, 9,516.72 and 2,183.51 is: 3,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.06 : 9,516.72 = 2,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.06/9,516.72 = 2,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.06x = 9,516.72 × 2,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.06x = 20,779,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,779,872.98/6,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.49

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