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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.82, 9,484.96 and 3,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.82, 9,484.96 and 3,048.38 is: 4,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.82 : 9,484.96 = 3,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.82/9,484.96 = 3,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.82x = 9,484.96 × 3,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.82x = 28,913,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913,762.36/6,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.70

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