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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.51, 9,447.78 and 3,001.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.51, 9,447.78 and 3,001.61 is: 4,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.51 : 9,447.78 = 3,001.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.51/9,447.78 = 3,001.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.51x = 9,447.78 × 3,001.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.51x = 28,358,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358,550.93/6,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.42

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