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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.83, 9,525.36 and 2,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.83, 9,525.36 and 2,189.29 is: 3,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.83 : 9,525.36 = 2,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.83/9,525.36 = 2,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.83x = 9,525.36 × 2,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.83x = 20,853,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,853,750.86/6,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.15

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