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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.76, 9,486.52 and 3,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.76, 9,486.52 and 3,035.40 is: 4,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.76 : 9,486.52 = 3,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.76/9,486.52 = 3,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.76x = 9,486.52 × 3,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.76x = 28,795,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,382.81/6,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.36

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