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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.53, 9,521.78 and 3,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.53, 9,521.78 and 3,059.06 is: 4,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.53 : 9,521.78 = 3,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.53/9,521.78 = 3,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.53x = 9,521.78 × 3,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.53x = 29,127,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,127,633.42/6,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.54

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