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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.73, 9,588.69 and 3,101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.73, 9,588.69 and 3,101.03 is: 4,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.73 : 9,588.69 = 3,101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.73/9,588.69 = 3,101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.73x = 9,588.69 × 3,101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.73x = 29,734,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734,751.90/6,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.53

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