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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.76, 9,485.51 and 3,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.76, 9,485.51 and 3,034.06 is: 4,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.76 : 9,485.51 = 3,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.76/9,485.51 = 3,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.76x = 9,485.51 × 3,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.76x = 28,779,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779,567.59/6,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.74

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