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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.10, 9,524.34 and 3,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.10, 9,524.34 and 3,231.36 is: 4,842.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.10 : 9,524.34 = 3,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.10/9,524.34 = 3,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.10x = 9,524.34 × 3,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.10x = 30,776,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,776,571.30/6,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.05

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