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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.98, 9,556.38 and 3,084.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.98, 9,556.38 and 3,084.36 is: 4,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.98 : 9,556.38 = 3,084.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.98/9,556.38 = 3,084.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.98x = 9,556.38 × 3,084.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.98x = 29,475,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475,316.22/6,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.50

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