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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.05, 9,444.88 and 3,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.05, 9,444.88 and 3,007.18 is: 4,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.05 : 9,444.88 = 3,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.05/9,444.88 = 3,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.05x = 9,444.88 × 3,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.05x = 28,402,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,402,454.24/6,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.57

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