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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.61, 9,413.37 and 1,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.61, 9,413.37 and 1,531.71 is: 2,297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.61 : 9,413.37 = 1,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.61/9,413.37 = 1,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.61x = 9,413.37 × 1,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.61x = 14,418,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,552.96/6,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.55

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