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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.10, 9,030.63 and 6,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.10, 9,030.63 and 6,425.59 is: 8,884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.10 : 9,030.63 = 6,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.10/9,030.63 = 6,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.10x = 9,030.63 × 6,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.10x = 58,027,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027,080.67/6,531.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,884.74

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