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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.15, 9,436.41 and 3,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.15, 9,436.41 and 3,003.48 is: 4,505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.15 : 9,436.41 = 3,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.15/9,436.41 = 3,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.15x = 9,436.41 × 3,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.15x = 28,342,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342,068.71/6,290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.79

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