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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.89, 9,565.83 and 4,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.89, 9,565.83 and 4,726.08 is: 7,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.89 : 9,565.83 = 4,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.89/9,565.83 = 4,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.89x = 9,565.83 × 4,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.89x = 45,208,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208,877.85/6,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.82

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