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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.38, 9,659.20 and 3,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.38, 9,659.20 and 3,111.27 is: 4,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.38 : 9,659.20 = 3,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.38/9,659.20 = 3,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.38x = 9,659.20 × 3,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.38x = 30,052,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052,379.18/6,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.52

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