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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.70, 9,572.56 and 3,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.70, 9,572.56 and 3,095.28 is: 4,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.70 : 9,572.56 = 3,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.70/9,572.56 = 3,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.70x = 9,572.56 × 3,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.70x = 29,629,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,629,763.19/6,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.92

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