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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.89, 9,558.14 and 3,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.89, 9,558.14 and 3,042.09 is: 4,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.89 : 9,558.14 = 3,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.89/9,558.14 = 3,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.89x = 9,558.14 × 3,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.89x = 29,076,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076,706.90/6,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.85

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