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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.30, 9,436.11 and 3,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.30, 9,436.11 and 3,015.72 is: 4,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.30 : 9,436.11 = 3,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.30/9,436.11 = 3,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.30x = 9,436.11 × 3,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.30x = 28,456,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456,665.65/6,300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.72

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