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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.16, 9,419.36 and 3,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.16, 9,419.36 and 3,004.56 is: 4,499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.16 : 9,419.36 = 3,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.16/9,419.36 = 3,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.16x = 9,419.36 × 3,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.16x = 28,301,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301,032.28/6,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.97

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