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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.08, 9,506.07 and 3,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.08, 9,506.07 and 3,046.62 is: 4,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.08 : 9,506.07 = 3,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.08/9,506.07 = 3,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.08x = 9,506.07 × 3,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.08x = 28,961,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961,382.98/6,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.98

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