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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.48, 9,575.76 and 3,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.48, 9,575.76 and 3,308 is: 4,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.48 : 9,575.76 = 3,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.48/9,575.76 = 3,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.48x = 9,575.76 × 3,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.48x = 31,676,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,676,614.08/6,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.29

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