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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.30, 9,861.09 and 3,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.30, 9,861.09 and 3,110.50 is: 4,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.30 : 9,861.09 = 3,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.30/9,861.09 = 3,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.30x = 9,861.09 × 3,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.30x = 30,672,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672,920.45/6,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.45

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