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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.74, 9,530.73 and 3,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.74, 9,530.73 and 3,236.45 is: 4,849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.74 : 9,530.73 = 3,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.74/9,530.73 = 3,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.74x = 9,530.73 × 3,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.74x = 30,845,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845,745.44/6,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.39

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