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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.31, 9,545.73 and 3,242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.31, 9,545.73 and 3,242.62 is: 4,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.31 : 9,545.73 = 3,242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.31/9,545.73 = 3,242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.31x = 9,545.73 × 3,242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.31x = 30,953,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953,175.01/6,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.61

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