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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.41, 9,544.92 and 3,241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.41, 9,544.92 and 3,241.57 is: 4,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.41 : 9,544.92 = 3,241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.41/9,544.92 = 3,241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.41x = 9,544.92 × 3,241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.41x = 30,940,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,940,526.32/6,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.31

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