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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.23, 9,535.28 and 3,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.23, 9,535.28 and 3,068.06 is: 4,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.23 : 9,535.28 = 3,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.23/9,535.28 = 3,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.23x = 9,535.28 × 3,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.23x = 29,254,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,748.14/6,355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.26

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