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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.56, 9,517.47 and 2,184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.56, 9,517.47 and 2,184.02 is: 3,276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.56 : 9,517.47 = 2,184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.56/9,517.47 = 2,184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.56x = 9,517.47 × 2,184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.56x = 20,786,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,297.24/6,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.24

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