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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.95, 9,572.94 and 3,095.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.95, 9,572.94 and 3,095.53 is: 4,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.95 : 9,572.94 = 3,095.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.95/9,572.94 = 3,095.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.95x = 9,572.94 × 3,095.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.95x = 29,633,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633,315.22/6,381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.30

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