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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.80, 9,440.70 and 3,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.80, 9,440.70 and 3,013.30 is: 4,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.80 : 9,440.70 = 3,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.80/9,440.70 = 3,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.80x = 9,440.70 × 3,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.80x = 28,447,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,447,661.31/6,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.95

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