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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.64, 9,547.22 and 3,249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.64, 9,547.22 and 3,249.91 is: 4,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.64 : 9,547.22 = 3,249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.64/9,547.22 = 3,249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.64x = 9,547.22 × 3,249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.64x = 31,027,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,605.75/6,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.82

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