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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.83, 9,486.90 and 3,163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.83, 9,486.90 and 3,163.78 is: 4,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.83 : 9,486.90 = 3,163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.83/9,486.90 = 3,163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.83x = 9,486.90 × 3,163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.83x = 30,014,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014,464.48/6,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.00

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