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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.53, 9,439.42 and 3,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.53, 9,439.42 and 3,017.95 is: 4,520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.53 : 9,439.42 = 3,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.53/9,439.42 = 3,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.53x = 9,439.42 × 3,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.53x = 28,487,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487,697.59/6,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.04

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