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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.54, 9,582.86 and 2,227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.54, 9,582.86 and 2,227.58 is: 3,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.54 : 9,582.86 = 2,227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.54/9,582.86 = 2,227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.54x = 9,582.86 × 2,227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.54x = 21,346,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,580.87/6,387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.91

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