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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.30, 9,462.61 and 3,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.30, 9,462.61 and 3,145.67 is: 4,719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.30 : 9,462.61 = 3,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.30/9,462.61 = 3,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.30x = 9,462.61 × 3,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.30x = 29,766,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,249.35/6,307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.33

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