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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.80, 9,797.82 and 3,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.80, 9,797.82 and 3,064 is: 4,596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.80 : 9,797.82 = 3,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.80/9,797.82 = 3,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.80x = 9,797.82 × 3,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.80x = 30,020,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020,520.48/6,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.76

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