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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.24, 9,531.51 and 3,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.24, 9,531.51 and 3,065.64 is: 4,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.24 : 9,531.51 = 3,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.24/9,531.51 = 3,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.24x = 9,531.51 × 3,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.24x = 29,220,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220,201.73/6,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.43

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