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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.30, 9,542.66 and 3,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.30, 9,542.66 and 3,288.82 is: 4,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.30 : 9,542.66 = 3,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.30/9,542.66 = 3,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.30x = 9,542.66 × 3,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.30x = 31,384,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384,091.06/6,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.31

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