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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.84, 9,495.90 and 3,169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.84, 9,495.90 and 3,169.78 is: 4,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.84 : 9,495.90 = 3,169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.84/9,495.90 = 3,169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.84x = 9,495.90 × 3,169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.84x = 30,099,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,913.90/6,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.99

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