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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.35, 9,519.93 and 2,186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.35, 9,519.93 and 2,186.73 is: 3,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.35 : 9,519.93 = 2,186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.35/9,519.93 = 2,186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.35x = 9,519.93 × 2,186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.35x = 20,817,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817,516.53/6,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.23

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