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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.40, 9,503.10 and 4,695.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.40, 9,503.10 and 4,695.15 is: 7,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.40 : 9,503.10 = 4,695.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.40/9,503.10 = 4,695.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.40x = 9,503.10 × 4,695.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.40x = 44,618,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618,479.97/6,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.73

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