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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.47, 9,516.66 and 3,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.47, 9,516.66 and 3,059.34 is: 4,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.47 : 9,516.66 = 3,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.47/9,516.66 = 3,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.47x = 9,516.66 × 3,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.47x = 29,114,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,698.60/6,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.71

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