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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.70, 9,577.71 and 3,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.70, 9,577.71 and 3,095.56 is: 4,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.70 : 9,577.71 = 3,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.70/9,577.71 = 3,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.70x = 9,577.71 × 3,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.70x = 29,648,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648,375.97/6,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.03

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