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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.34, 9,518.52 and 3,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.34, 9,518.52 and 3,057.66 is: 4,587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.34 : 9,518.52 = 3,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.34/9,518.52 = 3,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.34x = 9,518.52 × 3,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.34x = 29,104,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104,397.86/6,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.46

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