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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.89, 9,575.42 and 3,264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.89, 9,575.42 and 3,264.93 is: 4,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.89 : 9,575.42 = 3,264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.89/9,575.42 = 3,264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.89x = 9,575.42 × 3,264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.89x = 31,263,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263,059.70/6,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.95

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