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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.61, 9,469.18 and 3,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.61, 9,469.18 and 3,026.91 is: 4,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.61 : 9,469.18 = 3,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.61/9,469.18 = 3,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.61x = 9,469.18 × 3,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.61x = 28,662,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662,355.63/6,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.34

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