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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.77, 9,244.46 and 3,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.77, 9,244.46 and 3,003.12 is: 4,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.77 : 9,244.46 = 3,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.77/9,244.46 = 3,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.77x = 9,244.46 × 3,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.77x = 27,762,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,230.22/6,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.83

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