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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.48, 9,514.37 and 2,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.48, 9,514.37 and 2,183.34 is: 3,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.48 : 9,514.37 = 2,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.48/9,514.37 = 2,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.48x = 9,514.37 × 2,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.48x = 20,773,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,110.05/6,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.20

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