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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.14, 9,718.88 and 2,531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.14, 9,718.88 and 2,531.73 is: 3,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.14 : 9,718.88 = 2,531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.14/9,718.88 = 2,531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.14x = 9,718.88 × 2,531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.14x = 24,605,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,567.40/6,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.32

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