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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.59, 9,444.30 and 3,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.59, 9,444.30 and 3,005.98 is: 4,509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.59 : 9,444.30 = 3,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.59/9,444.30 = 3,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.59x = 9,444.30 × 3,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.59x = 28,389,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389,342.03/6,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.40

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