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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.08, 9,553.56 and 4,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.08, 9,553.56 and 4,812.88 is: 7,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.08 : 9,553.56 = 4,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.08/9,553.56 = 4,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.08x = 9,553.56 × 4,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.08x = 45,980,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980,137.85/6,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.41

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