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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.18, 9,541.31 and 3,030.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.18, 9,541.31 and 3,030.71 is: 4,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.18 : 9,541.31 = 3,030.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.18/9,541.31 = 3,030.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.18x = 9,541.31 × 3,030.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.18x = 28,916,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,916,952.33/6,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.71

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