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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.24, 9,571.86 and 3,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.24, 9,571.86 and 3,094.20 is: 4,641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.24 : 9,571.86 = 3,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.24/9,571.86 = 3,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.24x = 9,571.86 × 3,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.24x = 29,617,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617,249.21/6,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.30

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