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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.27, 9,523.58 and 2,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.27, 9,523.58 and 2,189.23 is: 3,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.27 : 9,523.58 = 2,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.27/9,523.58 = 2,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.27x = 9,523.58 × 2,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.27x = 20,849,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,272.29/6,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.21

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