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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.31, 9,530.46 and 4,011.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.31, 9,530.46 and 4,011.93 is: 6,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.31 : 9,530.46 = 4,011.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.31/9,530.46 = 4,011.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.31x = 9,530.46 × 4,011.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.31x = 38,235,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,538.39/6,359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.53

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