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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.51, 9,478.29 and 3,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.51, 9,478.29 and 3,030.84 is: 4,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.51 : 9,478.29 = 3,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.51/9,478.29 = 3,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.51x = 9,478.29 × 3,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.51x = 28,727,180.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727,180.46/6,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.24

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