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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.95, 9,559.25 and 3,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.95, 9,559.25 and 3,251.19 is: 4,879.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.95 : 9,559.25 = 3,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.95/9,559.25 = 3,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.95x = 9,559.25 × 3,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.95x = 31,078,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,078,938.01/6,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.76

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