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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.87, 9,558.93 and 3,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.87, 9,558.93 and 3,088.02 is: 4,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.87 : 9,558.93 = 3,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.87/9,558.93 = 3,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.87x = 9,558.93 × 3,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.87x = 29,518,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518,167.02/6,381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.32

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