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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.16, 9,435.84 and 3,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.16, 9,435.84 and 3,015.56 is: 4,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.16 : 9,435.84 = 3,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.16/9,435.84 = 3,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.16x = 9,435.84 × 3,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.16x = 28,454,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454,341.67/6,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.45

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