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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.56, 9,451.40 and 3,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.56, 9,451.40 and 3,012.24 is: 4,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.56 : 9,451.40 = 3,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.56/9,451.40 = 3,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.56x = 9,451.40 × 3,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.56x = 28,469,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469,885.14/6,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.35

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