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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.56, 9,439.41 and 3,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.56, 9,439.41 and 3,004.23 is: 4,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.56 : 9,439.41 = 3,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.56/9,439.41 = 3,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.56x = 9,439.41 × 3,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.56x = 28,358,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358,158.70/6,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.34

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