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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.16, 9,804.75 and 3,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.16, 9,804.75 and 3,027.07 is: 4,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.16 : 9,804.75 = 3,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.16/9,804.75 = 3,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.16x = 9,804.75 × 3,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.16x = 29,679,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,679,701.58/6,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.38

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