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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.96, 9,544.40 and 3,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.96, 9,544.40 and 3,076.36 is: 4,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.96 : 9,544.40 = 3,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.96/9,544.40 = 3,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.96x = 9,544.40 × 3,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.96x = 29,362,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362,010.38/6,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.52

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