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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.93, 9,561.44 and 3,092.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.93, 9,561.44 and 3,092.18 is: 4,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.93 : 9,561.44 = 3,092.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.93/9,561.44 = 3,092.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.93x = 9,561.44 × 3,092.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.93x = 29,565,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565,653.46/6,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.35

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