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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.97, 9,375.68 and 3,288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.97, 9,375.68 and 3,288.35 is: 4,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.97 : 9,375.68 = 3,288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.97/9,375.68 = 3,288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.97x = 9,375.68 × 3,288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.97x = 30,830,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830,548.99/6,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.18

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