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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.16, 9,422.36 and 3,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.16, 9,422.36 and 3,006.56 is: 4,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.16 : 9,422.36 = 3,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.16/9,422.36 = 3,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.16x = 9,422.36 × 3,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.16x = 28,328,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328,890.68/6,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.97

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