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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.79, 9,575.18 and 3,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.79, 9,575.18 and 3,261.11 is: 4,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.79 : 9,575.18 = 3,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.79/9,575.18 = 3,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.79x = 9,575.18 × 3,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.79x = 31,225,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225,651.07/6,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.17

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