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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.68, 9,551.16 and 3,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.68, 9,551.16 and 3,251.34 is: 4,869.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.68 : 9,551.16 = 3,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.68/9,551.16 = 3,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.68x = 9,551.16 × 3,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.68x = 31,054,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,054,068.55/6,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.94

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