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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.26, 9,523.89 and 3,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.26, 9,523.89 and 3,061.74 is: 4,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.26 : 9,523.89 = 3,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.26/9,523.89 = 3,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.26x = 9,523.89 × 3,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.26x = 29,159,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159,674.97/6,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.61

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