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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.82, 9,438.80 and 3,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.82, 9,438.80 and 3,008.39 is: 4,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.82 : 9,438.80 = 3,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.82/9,438.80 = 3,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.82x = 9,438.80 × 3,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.82x = 28,395,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,395,529.30/6,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.36

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