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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.05, 9,542.79 and 3,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.05, 9,542.79 and 3,075.60 is: 4,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.05 : 9,542.79 = 3,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.05/9,542.79 = 3,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.05x = 9,542.79 × 3,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.05x = 29,349,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,349,804.92/6,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.72

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