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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.08, 9,794.52 and 3,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.08, 9,794.52 and 3,065.04 is: 4,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.08 : 9,794.52 = 3,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.08/9,794.52 = 3,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.08x = 9,794.52 × 3,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.08x = 30,020,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020,595.58/6,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.76

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