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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.52, 9,713.52 and 3,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.52, 9,713.52 and 3,010.32 is: 4,516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.52 : 9,713.52 = 3,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.52/9,713.52 = 3,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.52x = 9,713.52 × 3,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.52x = 29,240,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240,803.53/6,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.99

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