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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.13, 9,558.96 and 3,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.13, 9,558.96 and 3,251.44 is: 4,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.13 : 9,558.96 = 3,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.13/9,558.96 = 3,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.13x = 9,558.96 × 3,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.13x = 31,080,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080,384.90/6,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.85

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