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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.02, 9,399.90 and 3,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.02, 9,399.90 and 3,146.26 is: 4,716.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.02 : 9,399.90 = 3,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.02/9,399.90 = 3,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.02x = 9,399.90 × 3,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.02x = 29,574,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574,529.37/6,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.82

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