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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.09, 9,488.36 and 3,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.09, 9,488.36 and 3,050.64 is: 4,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.09 : 9,488.36 = 3,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.09/9,488.36 = 3,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.09x = 9,488.36 × 3,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.09x = 28,945,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,945,555.30/6,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.08

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