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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.32, 9,442.98 and 4,830.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.32, 9,442.98 and 4,830.03 is: 7,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.32 : 9,442.98 = 4,830.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.32/9,442.98 = 4,830.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.32x = 9,442.98 × 4,830.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.32x = 45,609,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,876.69/6,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.05

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