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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.31, 9,567.49 and 3,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.31, 9,567.49 and 3,086.56 is: 4,630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.31 : 9,567.49 = 3,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.31/9,567.49 = 3,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.31x = 9,567.49 × 3,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.31x = 29,530,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530,596.83/6,377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.57

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