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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.14, 9,550.26 and 3,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.14, 9,550.26 and 3,036.68 is: 4,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.14 : 9,550.26 = 3,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.14/9,550.26 = 3,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.14x = 9,550.26 × 3,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.14x = 29,001,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001,083.54/6,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.66

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