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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.85, 9,523.68 and 2,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.85, 9,523.68 and 2,189.23 is: 3,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.85 : 9,523.68 = 2,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.85/9,523.68 = 2,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.85x = 9,523.68 × 2,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.85x = 20,849,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,525.97/6,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.98

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