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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.68, 9,450.36 and 3,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.68, 9,450.36 and 3,666.08 is: 5,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.68 : 9,450.36 = 3,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.68/9,450.36 = 3,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.68x = 9,450.36 × 3,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.68x = 34,645,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,645,775.79/6,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.10

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