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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.68, 9,548.58 and 3,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.68, 9,548.58 and 3,285.68 is: 4,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.68 : 9,548.58 = 3,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.68/9,548.58 = 3,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.68x = 9,548.58 × 3,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.68x = 31,373,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,373,578.33/6,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.10

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