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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.08, 9,482.91 and 4,478.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.08, 9,482.91 and 4,478.73 is: 6,712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.08 : 9,482.91 = 4,478.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.08/9,482.91 = 4,478.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.08x = 9,482.91 × 4,478.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.08x = 42,471,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471,393.50/6,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.64

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