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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.54, 9,559.76 and 3,085.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.54, 9,559.76 and 3,085.83 is: 4,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.54 : 9,559.76 = 3,085.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.54/9,559.76 = 3,085.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.54x = 9,559.76 × 3,085.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.54x = 29,499,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,499,778.77/6,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.20

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