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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.42, 9,523.95 and 2,189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.42, 9,523.95 and 2,189.35 is: 3,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.42 : 9,523.95 = 2,189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.42/9,523.95 = 2,189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.42x = 9,523.95 × 2,189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.42x = 20,851,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,259.93/6,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.96

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