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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.39, 9,548.34 and 3,250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.39, 9,548.34 and 3,250.66 is: 4,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.39 : 9,548.34 = 3,250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.39/9,548.34 = 3,250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.39x = 9,548.34 × 3,250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.39x = 31,038,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038,406.90/6,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.95

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