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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.94, 9,560.56 and 3,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.94, 9,560.56 and 3,089.13 is: 4,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.94 : 9,560.56 = 3,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.94/9,560.56 = 3,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.94x = 9,560.56 × 3,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.94x = 29,533,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,533,812.71/6,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.99

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