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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,433.92, 9,652.68 and 3,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,433.92, 9,652.68 and 3,315.06 is: 4,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,433.92 : 9,652.68 = 3,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,433.92/9,652.68 = 3,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,433.92x = 9,652.68 × 3,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,433.92x = 31,999,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,213.36/6,433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.52

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