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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.89, 9,815.30 and 3,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.89, 9,815.30 and 3,033.57 is: 4,551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.89 : 9,815.30 = 3,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.89/9,815.30 = 3,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.89x = 9,815.30 × 3,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.89x = 29,775,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775,399.62/6,541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.50

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