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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.59, 9,623.39 and 3,293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.59, 9,623.39 and 3,293.87 is: 4,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.59 : 9,623.39 = 3,293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.59/9,623.39 = 3,293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.59x = 9,623.39 × 3,293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.59x = 31,698,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,698,149.56/6,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.80

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