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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.59, 9,459.09 and 3,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.59, 9,459.09 and 3,016.68 is: 4,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.59 : 9,459.09 = 3,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.59/9,459.09 = 3,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.59x = 9,459.09 × 3,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.59x = 28,535,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535,047.62/6,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.77

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