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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.33, 9,483.15 and 3,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.33, 9,483.15 and 3,161.28 is: 4,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.33 : 9,483.15 = 3,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.33/9,483.15 = 3,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.33x = 9,483.15 × 3,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.33x = 29,978,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978,892.43/6,324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.25

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