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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.84, 9,785.43 and 3,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.84, 9,785.43 and 3,060 is: 4,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.84 : 9,785.43 = 3,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.84/9,785.43 = 3,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.84x = 9,785.43 × 3,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.84x = 29,943,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943,415.80/6,522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.55

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