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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,521.64, 9,767.34 and 3,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,521.64, 9,767.34 and 3,224.44 is: 4,829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,521.64 : 9,767.34 = 3,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,521.64/9,767.34 = 3,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,521.64x = 9,767.34 × 3,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,521.64x = 31,494,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494,201.79/6,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.18

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