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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.55, 9,607.46 and 3,332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.55, 9,607.46 and 3,332.07 is: 4,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.55 : 9,607.46 = 3,332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.55/9,607.46 = 3,332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.55x = 9,607.46 × 3,332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.55x = 32,012,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,712.58/6,416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.08

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