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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.89, 9,448.88 and 3,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.89, 9,448.88 and 3,011.23 is: 4,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.89 : 9,448.88 = 3,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.89/9,448.88 = 3,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.89x = 9,448.88 × 3,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.89x = 28,452,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452,750.92/6,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.82

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