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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.16, 9,444.60 and 3,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.16, 9,444.60 and 3,989.52 is: 5,978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.16 : 9,444.60 = 3,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.16/9,444.60 = 3,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.16x = 9,444.60 × 3,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.16x = 37,679,420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679,420.59/6,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.81

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