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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.03, 9,010.27 and 3,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.03, 9,010.27 and 3,878.09 is: 5,351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.03 : 9,010.27 = 3,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.03/9,010.27 = 3,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.03x = 9,010.27 × 3,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.03x = 34,942,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942,637.98/6,530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.07

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