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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.49, 9,468.86 and 3,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.49, 9,468.86 and 3,029.13 is: 4,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.49 : 9,468.86 = 3,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.49/9,468.86 = 3,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.49x = 9,468.86 × 3,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.49x = 28,682,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682,392.75/6,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.31

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