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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.84, 9,475.11 and 3,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.84, 9,475.11 and 3,195.05 is: 4,795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.84 : 9,475.11 = 3,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.84/9,475.11 = 3,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.84x = 9,475.11 × 3,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.84x = 30,273,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,402.83/6,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.53

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