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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.76, 9,468.44 and 3,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.76, 9,468.44 and 3,148.64 is: 4,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.76 : 9,468.44 = 3,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.76/9,468.44 = 3,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.76x = 9,468.44 × 3,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.76x = 29,812,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,708.92/6,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.63

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