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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.73, 9,514.75 and 2,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.73, 9,514.75 and 2,183.59 is: 3,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.73 : 9,514.75 = 2,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.73/9,514.75 = 2,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.73x = 9,514.75 × 2,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.73x = 20,776,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776,312.95/6,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.58

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