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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.19, 9,573.96 and 3,093.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.19, 9,573.96 and 3,093.05 is: 4,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.19 : 9,573.96 = 3,093.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.19/9,573.96 = 3,093.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.19x = 9,573.96 × 3,093.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.19x = 29,612,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612,772.51/6,387.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.28

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