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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.14, 9,491.72 and 3,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.14, 9,491.72 and 3,205.88 is: 4,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.14 : 9,491.72 = 3,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.14/9,491.72 = 3,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.14x = 9,491.72 × 3,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.14x = 30,429,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,429,315.31/6,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.33

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