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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.84, 9,556.58 and 3,247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.84, 9,556.58 and 3,247.07 is: 4,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.84 : 9,556.58 = 3,247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.84/9,556.58 = 3,247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.84x = 9,556.58 × 3,247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.84x = 31,030,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,820.20/6,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.94

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