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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.92, 9,518.34 and 2,882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.92, 9,518.34 and 2,882.12 is: 4,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.92 : 9,518.34 = 2,882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.92/9,518.34 = 2,882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.92x = 9,518.34 × 2,882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.92x = 27,432,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,998.08/6,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.89

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