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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.20, 9,521.96 and 2,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.20, 9,521.96 and 2,188.82 is: 3,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.20 : 9,521.96 = 2,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.20/9,521.96 = 2,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.20x = 9,521.96 × 2,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.20x = 20,841,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,841,869.35/6,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.08

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