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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.83, 9,542.08 and 2,145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.83, 9,542.08 and 2,145.93 is: 3,216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.83 : 9,542.08 = 2,145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.83/9,542.08 = 2,145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.83x = 9,542.08 × 2,145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.83x = 20,476,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476,635.73/6,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.65

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