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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.12, 9,477.72 and 3,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.12, 9,477.72 and 3,030.46 is: 4,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.12 : 9,477.72 = 3,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.12/9,477.72 = 3,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.12x = 9,477.72 × 3,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.12x = 28,721,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,721,827.66/6,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.66

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