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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.49, 9,476.78 and 3,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.49, 9,476.78 and 3,029.84 is: 4,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.49 : 9,476.78 = 3,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.49/9,476.78 = 3,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.49x = 9,476.78 × 3,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.49x = 28,713,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,713,117.16/6,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.74

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