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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.26, 9,449.34 and 3,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.26, 9,449.34 and 3,015.28 is: 4,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.26 : 9,449.34 = 3,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.26/9,449.34 = 3,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.26x = 9,449.34 × 3,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.26x = 28,492,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492,405.92/6,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.98

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