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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.48, 9,563.12 and 3,088.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.48, 9,563.12 and 3,088.86 is: 4,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.48 : 9,563.12 = 3,088.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.48/9,563.12 = 3,088.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.48x = 9,563.12 × 3,088.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.48x = 29,539,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,539,138.84/6,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.24

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