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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.20, 9,546.72 and 3,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.20, 9,546.72 and 3,244.12 is: 4,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.20 : 9,546.72 = 3,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.20/9,546.72 = 3,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.20x = 9,546.72 × 3,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.20x = 30,970,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,705.29/6,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.34

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