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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.66, 9,444.06 and 3,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.66, 9,444.06 and 3,012.30 is: 4,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.66 : 9,444.06 = 3,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.66/9,444.06 = 3,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.66x = 9,444.06 × 3,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.66x = 28,448,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,448,341.94/6,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.29

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