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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.61, 9,508.31 and 4,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.61, 9,508.31 and 4,785.87 is: 7,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.61 : 9,508.31 = 4,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.61/9,508.31 = 4,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.61x = 9,508.31 × 4,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.61x = 45,505,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,505,511.65/6,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.54

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