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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.20, 9,562.96 and 3,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.20, 9,562.96 and 3,087.68 is: 4,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.20 : 9,562.96 = 3,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.20/9,562.96 = 3,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.20x = 9,562.96 × 3,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.20x = 29,527,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,527,360.33/6,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.60

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