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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.49, 9,531.89 and 3,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.49, 9,531.89 and 3,065.89 is: 4,601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.49 : 9,531.89 = 3,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.49/9,531.89 = 3,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.49x = 9,531.89 × 3,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.49x = 29,223,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,734.31/6,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.81

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