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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.78, 9,438.30 and 3,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.78, 9,438.30 and 3,017.20 is: 4,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.78 : 9,438.30 = 3,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.78/9,438.30 = 3,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.78x = 9,438.30 × 3,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.78x = 28,477,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477,238.76/6,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.92

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