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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.52, 9,519.38 and 3,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.52, 9,519.38 and 3,226.60 is: 4,838.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.52 : 9,519.38 = 3,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.52/9,519.38 = 3,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.52x = 9,519.38 × 3,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.52x = 30,715,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715,167.78/6,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.17

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