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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.81, 9,483.48 and 4,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.81, 9,483.48 and 4,244.67 is: 6,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.81 : 9,483.48 = 4,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.81/9,483.48 = 4,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.81x = 9,483.48 × 4,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.81x = 40,254,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,243.05/6,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.48

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