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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.21, 9,448.79 and 3,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.21, 9,448.79 and 3,011.53 is: 4,517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.21 : 9,448.79 = 3,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.21/9,448.79 = 3,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.21x = 9,448.79 × 3,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.21x = 28,455,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,306.29/6,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.28

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