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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.66, 9,565.98 and 3,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.66, 9,565.98 and 3,254.97 is: 4,882.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.66 : 9,565.98 = 3,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.66/9,565.98 = 3,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.66x = 9,565.98 × 3,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.66x = 31,136,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136,993.70/6,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.96

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