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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.72, 9,511.17 and 4,383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.72, 9,511.17 and 4,383.42 is: 6,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.72 : 9,511.17 = 4,383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.72/9,511.17 = 4,383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.72x = 9,511.17 × 4,383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.72x = 41,691,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691,452.80/6,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.81

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