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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.86, 9,542.01 and 3,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.86, 9,542.01 and 3,041.33 is: 4,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.86 : 9,542.01 = 3,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.86/9,542.01 = 3,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.86x = 9,542.01 × 3,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.86x = 29,020,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020,401.27/6,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.89

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