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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.20, 9,556.96 and 3,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.20, 9,556.96 and 3,083.68 is: 4,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.20 : 9,556.96 = 3,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.20/9,556.96 = 3,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.20x = 9,556.96 × 3,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.20x = 29,470,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,470,606.41/6,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.60

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