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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.16, 9,557.96 and 3,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.16, 9,557.96 and 3,252.08 is: 4,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.16 : 9,557.96 = 3,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.16/9,557.96 = 3,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.16x = 9,557.96 × 3,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.16x = 31,083,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083,258.19/6,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.98

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