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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.99, 9,443.03 and 3,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.99, 9,443.03 and 3,010.71 is: 4,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.99 : 9,443.03 = 3,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.99/9,443.03 = 3,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.99x = 9,443.03 × 3,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.99x = 28,430,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,430,209.80/6,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.32

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