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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.60, 9,635.40 and 6,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.60, 9,635.40 and 6,034.80 is: 9,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.60 : 9,635.40 = 6,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.60/9,635.40 = 6,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.60x = 9,635.40 × 6,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.60x = 58,147,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,147,711.92/6,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.20

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