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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.52, 9,541.83 and 3,031.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.52, 9,541.83 and 3,031.05 is: 4,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.52 : 9,541.83 = 3,031.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.52/9,541.83 = 3,031.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.52x = 9,541.83 × 3,031.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.52x = 28,921,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921,763.82/6,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.22

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