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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.92, 9,442.80 and 3,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.92, 9,442.80 and 3,177.32 is: 4,765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.92 : 9,442.80 = 3,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.92/9,442.80 = 3,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.92x = 9,442.80 × 3,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.92x = 30,002,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,750.08/6,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.43

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