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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.64, 9,475.44 and 3,196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.64, 9,475.44 and 3,196.56 is: 4,792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.64 : 9,475.44 = 3,196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.64/9,475.44 = 3,196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.64x = 9,475.44 × 3,196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.64x = 30,288,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288,812.49/6,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.05

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