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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.01, 9,442.48 and 1,615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.01, 9,442.48 and 1,615.01 is: 2,422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.01 : 9,442.48 = 1,615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.01/9,442.48 = 1,615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.01x = 9,442.48 × 1,615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.01x = 15,249,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,699.62/6,295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.51

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