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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.20, 9,609.90 and 3,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.20, 9,609.90 and 3,332.20 is: 4,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.20 : 9,609.90 = 3,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.20/9,609.90 = 3,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.20x = 9,609.90 × 3,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.20x = 32,022,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,108.78/6,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.49

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