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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.02, 9,449.07 and 3,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.02, 9,449.07 and 3,011.37 is: 4,518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.02 : 9,449.07 = 3,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.02/9,449.07 = 3,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.02x = 9,449.07 × 3,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.02x = 28,454,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454,645.93/6,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.03

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