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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.39, 9,795.96 and 3,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.39, 9,795.96 and 3,241.41 is: 4,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.39 : 9,795.96 = 3,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.39/9,795.96 = 3,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.39x = 9,795.96 × 3,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.39x = 31,752,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,752,722.70/6,528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.79

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