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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.98, 9,031.87 and 3,712.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.98, 9,031.87 and 3,712.61 is: 5,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.98 : 9,031.87 = 3,712.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.98/9,031.87 = 3,712.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.98x = 9,031.87 × 3,712.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.98x = 33,531,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,531,810.88/6,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.29

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