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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.88, 9,445.20 and 3,004.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.88, 9,445.20 and 3,004.45 is: 4,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.88 : 9,445.20 = 3,004.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.88/9,445.20 = 3,004.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.88x = 9,445.20 × 3,004.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.88x = 28,377,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377,631.14/6,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.33

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