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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.28, 9,517.06 and 2,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.28, 9,517.06 and 2,183.74 is: 3,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.28 : 9,517.06 = 2,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.28/9,517.06 = 2,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.28x = 9,517.06 × 2,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.28x = 20,782,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782,779.15/6,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.83

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