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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,304.30, 9,459.15 and 3,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,304.30, 9,459.15 and 3,226.30 is: 4,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,304.30 : 9,459.15 = 3,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,304.30/9,459.15 = 3,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,304.30x = 9,459.15 × 3,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,304.30x = 30,518,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518,055.65/6,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.83

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