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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.19, 9,010.83 and 4,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.19, 9,010.83 and 4,292.89 is: 5,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.19 : 9,010.83 = 4,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.19/9,010.83 = 4,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.19x = 9,010.83 × 4,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.19x = 38,682,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,502.00/6,531.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,922.73

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