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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.41, 9,560.85 and 4,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.41, 9,560.85 and 4,988.80 is: 7,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.41 : 9,560.85 = 4,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.41/9,560.85 = 4,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.41x = 9,560.85 × 4,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.41x = 47,697,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697,168.48/6,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.22

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