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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.13, 9,548.85 and 3,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.13, 9,548.85 and 3,081.32 is: 4,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.13 : 9,548.85 = 3,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.13/9,548.85 = 3,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.13x = 9,548.85 × 3,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.13x = 29,422,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,422,999.33/6,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.28

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