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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.70, 9,443.55 and 3,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.70, 9,443.55 and 3,015.20 is: 4,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.70 : 9,443.55 = 3,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.70/9,443.55 = 3,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.70x = 9,443.55 × 3,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.70x = 28,474,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,191.96/6,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.80

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