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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.36, 9,488.08 and 4,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.36, 9,488.08 and 4,012 is: 6,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.36 : 9,488.08 = 4,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.36/9,488.08 = 4,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.36x = 9,488.08 × 4,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.36x = 38,066,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066,176.96/6,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.03

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