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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.04, 9,439.58 and 3,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.04, 9,439.58 and 3,005.37 is: 4,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.04 : 9,439.58 = 3,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.04/9,439.58 = 3,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.04x = 9,439.58 × 3,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.04x = 28,369,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,415.52/6,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.06

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