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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.32, 9,526.74 and 3,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.32, 9,526.74 and 3,065.68 is: 4,599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.32 : 9,526.74 = 3,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.32/9,526.74 = 3,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.32x = 9,526.74 × 3,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.32x = 29,205,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205,936.28/6,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.13

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