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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.72, 9,482.38 and 3,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.72, 9,482.38 and 3,034.68 is: 4,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.72 : 9,482.38 = 3,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.72/9,482.38 = 3,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.72x = 9,482.38 × 3,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.72x = 28,775,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,775,988.94/6,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.76

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