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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.56, 9,535.44 and 3,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.56, 9,535.44 and 3,070.56 is: 4,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.56 : 9,535.44 = 3,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.56/9,535.44 = 3,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.56x = 9,535.44 × 3,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.56x = 29,279,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279,140.65/6,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.68

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