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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.06, 9,533.38 and 3,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.06, 9,533.38 and 3,237.38 is: 4,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.06 : 9,533.38 = 3,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.06/9,533.38 = 3,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.06x = 9,533.38 × 3,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.06x = 30,863,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863,173.74/6,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.13

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