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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.48, 9,947.88 and 3,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.48, 9,947.88 and 3,168 is: 4,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.48 : 9,947.88 = 3,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.48/9,947.88 = 3,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.48x = 9,947.88 × 3,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.48x = 31,514,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,514,883.84/6,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.03

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