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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,433.27, 9,651.72 and 3,315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,433.27, 9,651.72 and 3,315.55 is: 4,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,433.27 : 9,651.72 = 3,315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,433.27/9,651.72 = 3,315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,433.27x = 9,651.72 × 3,315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,433.27x = 32,000,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000,711.99/6,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.26

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