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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.26, 9,438.84 and 3,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.26, 9,438.84 and 3,008.28 is: 4,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.26 : 9,438.84 = 3,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.26/9,438.84 = 3,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.26x = 9,438.84 × 3,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.26x = 28,394,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394,673.60/6,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.48

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