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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.34, 9,507.39 and 3,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.34, 9,507.39 and 3,708.52 is: 5,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.34 : 9,507.39 = 3,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.34/9,507.39 = 3,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.34x = 9,507.39 × 3,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.34x = 35,258,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258,329.15/6,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.95

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