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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.86, 9,522.44 and 2,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.86, 9,522.44 and 2,187.33 is: 3,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.86 : 9,522.44 = 2,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.86/9,522.44 = 2,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.86x = 9,522.44 × 2,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.86x = 20,828,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828,718.69/6,347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.22

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