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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.80, 9,439.20 and 3,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.80, 9,439.20 and 3,012.30 is: 4,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.80 : 9,439.20 = 3,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.80/9,439.20 = 3,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.80x = 9,439.20 × 3,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.80x = 28,433,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433,702.16/6,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.45

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