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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.85, 9,819.70 and 3,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.85, 9,819.70 and 3,036.53 is: 4,555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.85 : 9,819.70 = 3,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.85/9,819.70 = 3,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.85x = 9,819.70 × 3,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.85x = 29,817,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,817,830.60/6,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.93

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