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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.09, 9,493.08 and 3,042.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.09, 9,493.08 and 3,042.55 is: 4,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.09 : 9,493.08 = 3,042.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.09/9,493.08 = 3,042.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.09x = 9,493.08 × 3,042.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.09x = 28,883,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,170.55/6,326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.72

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