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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.01, 9,544.59 and 3,441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.01, 9,544.59 and 3,441.21 is: 5,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.01 : 9,544.59 = 3,441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.01/9,544.59 = 3,441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.01x = 9,544.59 × 3,441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.01x = 32,844,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,938.55/6,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.80

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