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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.35, 9,570.16 and 3,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.35, 9,570.16 and 3,095.54 is: 4,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.35 : 9,570.16 = 3,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.35/9,570.16 = 3,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.35x = 9,570.16 × 3,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.35x = 29,624,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,624,757.50/6,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.59

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