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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.08, 9,489.38 and 3,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.08, 9,489.38 and 3,207.58 is: 4,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.08 : 9,489.38 = 3,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.08/9,489.38 = 3,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.08x = 9,489.38 × 3,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.08x = 30,437,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,437,945.50/6,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.50

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