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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.92, 9,518.60 and 2,183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.92, 9,518.60 and 2,183.95 is: 3,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.92 : 9,518.60 = 2,183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.92/9,518.60 = 2,183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.92x = 9,518.60 × 2,183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.92x = 20,788,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788,146.47/6,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.34

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