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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.54, 9,963.81 and 3,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.54, 9,963.81 and 3,131.73 is: 4,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.54 : 9,963.81 = 3,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.54/9,963.81 = 3,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.54x = 9,963.81 × 3,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.54x = 31,203,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203,962.69/6,642.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.60

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