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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.28, 9,483.80 and 4,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.28, 9,483.80 and 4,681.76 is: 7,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.28 : 9,483.80 = 4,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.28/9,483.80 = 4,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.28x = 9,483.80 × 4,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.28x = 44,400,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,875.49/6,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.15

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