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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.83, 9,445.82 and 3,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.83, 9,445.82 and 3,008.49 is: 4,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.83 : 9,445.82 = 3,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.83/9,445.82 = 3,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.83x = 9,445.82 × 3,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.83x = 28,417,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,639.97/6,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.72

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