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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.12, 9,482.69 and 3,985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.12, 9,482.69 and 3,985.22 is: 5,973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.12 : 9,482.69 = 3,985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.12/9,482.69 = 3,985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.12x = 9,482.69 × 3,985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.12x = 37,790,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,790,538.50/6,326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.74

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