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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.72, 9,492.60 and 3,206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.72, 9,492.60 and 3,206.94 is: 4,807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.72 : 9,492.60 = 3,206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.72/9,492.60 = 3,206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.72x = 9,492.60 × 3,206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.72x = 30,442,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442,198.64/6,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.13

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