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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.30, 9,851.31 and 3,111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.30, 9,851.31 and 3,111.54 is: 4,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.30 : 9,851.31 = 3,111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.30/9,851.31 = 3,111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.30x = 9,851.31 × 3,111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.30x = 30,652,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,652,745.12/6,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.22

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