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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.03, 9,414.69 and 3,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.03, 9,414.69 and 3,001.43 is: 4,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.03 : 9,414.69 = 3,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.03/9,414.69 = 3,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.03x = 9,414.69 × 3,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.03x = 28,257,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,257,533.01/6,286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.29

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