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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.32, 9,682.29 and 4,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.32, 9,682.29 and 4,265.34 is: 6,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.32 : 9,682.29 = 4,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.32/9,682.29 = 4,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.32x = 9,682.29 × 4,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.32x = 41,298,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298,258.83/6,463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.64

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