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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.10, 9,520.20 and 3,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.10, 9,520.20 and 3,711.30 is: 5,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.10 : 9,520.20 = 3,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.10/9,520.20 = 3,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.10x = 9,520.20 × 3,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.10x = 35,332,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332,318.26/6,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.95

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