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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,352.94, 9,535.57 and 3,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,352.94, 9,535.57 and 3,068.34 is: 4,605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,352.94 : 9,535.57 = 3,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,352.94/9,535.57 = 3,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,352.94x = 9,535.57 × 3,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,352.94x = 29,258,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258,370.85/6,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.49

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