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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.91, 9,566.78 and 3,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.91, 9,566.78 and 3,220.32 is: 4,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.91 : 9,566.78 = 3,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.91/9,566.78 = 3,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.91x = 9,566.78 × 3,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.91x = 30,808,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,808,112.74/6,380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.17

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