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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.16, 9,434.34 and 3,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.16, 9,434.34 and 3,014.56 is: 4,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.16 : 9,434.34 = 3,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.16/9,434.34 = 3,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.16x = 9,434.34 × 3,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.16x = 28,440,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440,383.99/6,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.95

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