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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.63, 9,558.21 and 3,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.63, 9,558.21 and 3,250.94 is: 4,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.63 : 9,558.21 = 3,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.63/9,558.21 = 3,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.63x = 9,558.21 × 3,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.63x = 31,073,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073,167.22/6,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.10

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