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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544, 9,820.32 and 3,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544, 9,820.32 and 3,081.52 is: 4,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544 : 9,820.32 = 3,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544/9,820.32 = 3,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544x = 9,820.32 × 3,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544x = 30,261,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,512.49/6,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.31

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