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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.38, 9,552.70 and 3,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.38, 9,552.70 and 3,245.33 is: 4,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.38 : 9,552.70 = 3,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.38/9,552.70 = 3,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.38x = 9,552.70 × 3,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.38x = 31,001,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001,663.89/6,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.77

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