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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.29, 9,415.08 and 3,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.29, 9,415.08 and 3,001.70 is: 4,495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.29 : 9,415.08 = 3,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.29/9,415.08 = 3,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.29x = 9,415.08 × 3,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.29x = 28,261,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,261,245.64/6,286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.70

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