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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.66, 9,417.12 and 3,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.66, 9,417.12 and 3,003.06 is: 4,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.66 : 9,417.12 = 3,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.66/9,417.12 = 3,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.66x = 9,417.12 × 3,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.66x = 28,280,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280,176.39/6,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.73

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