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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.41, 9,565.52 and 3,086.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.41, 9,565.52 and 3,086.79 is: 4,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.41 : 9,565.52 = 3,086.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.41/9,565.52 = 3,086.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.41x = 9,565.52 × 3,086.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.41x = 29,526,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,526,736.05/6,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.62

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