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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.14, 9,817.32 and 3,037.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.14, 9,817.32 and 3,037.68 is: 4,557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.14 : 9,817.32 = 3,037.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.14/9,817.32 = 3,037.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.14x = 9,817.32 × 3,037.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.14x = 29,821,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,876.62/6,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.04

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