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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.08, 9,538.92 and 3,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.08, 9,538.92 and 3,074.93 is: 4,612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.08 : 9,538.92 = 3,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.08/9,538.92 = 3,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.08x = 9,538.92 × 3,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.08x = 29,331,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331,535.12/6,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.55

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