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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.20, 9,485.76 and 3,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.20, 9,485.76 and 3,035.68 is: 4,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.20 : 9,485.76 = 3,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.20/9,485.76 = 3,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.20x = 9,485.76 × 3,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.20x = 28,795,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,731.92/6,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.98

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