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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.04, 9,441.98 and 3,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.04, 9,441.98 and 3,009.60 is: 4,509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.04 : 9,441.98 = 3,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.04/9,441.98 = 3,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.04x = 9,441.98 × 3,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.04x = 28,416,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416,583.01/6,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.82

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