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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.52, 9,459.62 and 3,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.52, 9,459.62 and 3,184.73 is: 4,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.52 : 9,459.62 = 3,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.52/9,459.62 = 3,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.52x = 9,459.62 × 3,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.52x = 30,126,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126,272.38/6,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.04

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