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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.38, 9,446.22 and 3,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.38, 9,446.22 and 3,010.82 is: 4,516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.38 : 9,446.22 = 3,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.38/9,446.22 = 3,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.38x = 9,446.22 × 3,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.38x = 28,440,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440,868.10/6,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.30

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