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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.76, 9,491.64 and 3,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.76, 9,491.64 and 3,038.80 is: 4,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.76 : 9,491.64 = 3,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.76/9,491.64 = 3,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.76x = 9,491.64 × 3,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.76x = 28,843,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843,195.63/6,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.20

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