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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.32, 9,518.83 and 3,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.32, 9,518.83 and 3,383.11 is: 5,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.32 : 9,518.83 = 3,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.32/9,518.83 = 3,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.32x = 9,518.83 × 3,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.32x = 32,203,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,208.25/6,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.72

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