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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.53, 9,541.22 and 1,681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.53, 9,541.22 and 1,681.59 is: 2,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.53 : 9,541.22 = 1,681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.53/9,541.22 = 1,681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.53x = 9,541.22 × 1,681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.53x = 16,044,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,411.73/6,361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.10

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