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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.06, 9,522.75 and 2,187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.06, 9,522.75 and 2,187.56 is: 3,281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.06 : 9,522.75 = 2,187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.06/9,522.75 = 2,187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.06x = 9,522.75 × 2,187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.06x = 20,831,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831,586.99/6,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.57

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