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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.79, 9,568.07 and 3,255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.79, 9,568.07 and 3,255.19 is: 4,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.79 : 9,568.07 = 3,255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.79/9,568.07 = 3,255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.79x = 9,568.07 × 3,255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.79x = 31,145,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145,870.00/6,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.25

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