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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.52, 9,574.16 and 3,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.52, 9,574.16 and 3,095.73 is: 4,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.52 : 9,574.16 = 3,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.52/9,574.16 = 3,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.52x = 9,574.16 × 3,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.52x = 29,638,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638,998.86/6,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.05

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