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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.15, 9,016.70 and 4,298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.15, 9,016.70 and 4,298.31 is: 5,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.15 : 9,016.70 = 4,298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.15/9,016.70 = 4,298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.15x = 9,016.70 × 4,298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.15x = 38,756,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,571.78/6,537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.66

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