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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.76, 9,541.41 and 3,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.76, 9,541.41 and 3,246.03 is: 4,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.76 : 9,541.41 = 3,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.76/9,541.41 = 3,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.76x = 9,541.41 × 3,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.76x = 30,971,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,971,703.10/6,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.01

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