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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.69, 9,565.44 and 3,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.69, 9,565.44 and 3,046.44 is: 4,570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.69 : 9,565.44 = 3,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.69/9,565.44 = 3,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.69x = 9,565.44 × 3,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.69x = 29,140,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,140,539.03/6,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.57

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