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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.41, 9,441.90 and 3,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.41, 9,441.90 and 3,012.48 is: 4,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.41 : 9,441.90 = 3,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.41/9,441.90 = 3,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.41x = 9,441.90 × 3,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.41x = 28,443,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,534.91/6,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.14

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