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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.08, 9,443.84 and 3,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.08, 9,443.84 and 3,011.44 is: 4,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.08 : 9,443.84 = 3,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.08/9,443.84 = 3,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.08x = 9,443.84 × 3,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.08x = 28,439,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,557.53/6,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.03

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