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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.14, 9,544.97 and 3,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.14, 9,544.97 and 3,248.40 is: 4,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.14 : 9,544.97 = 3,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.14/9,544.97 = 3,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.14x = 9,544.97 × 3,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.14x = 31,005,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005,924.46/6,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.57

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