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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.32, 9,555.80 and 3,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.32, 9,555.80 and 3,246.77 is: 4,871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.32 : 9,555.80 = 3,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.32/9,555.80 = 3,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.32x = 9,555.80 × 3,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.32x = 31,025,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,420.75/6,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.08

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