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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.59, 9,809.38 and 3,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.59, 9,809.38 and 3,250.32 is: 4,871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.59 : 9,809.38 = 3,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.59/9,809.38 = 3,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.59x = 9,809.38 × 3,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.59x = 31,883,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,883,624.00/6,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.75

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