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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.92, 9,475.26 and 3,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.92, 9,475.26 and 3,030.40 is: 4,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.92 : 9,475.26 = 3,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.92/9,475.26 = 3,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.92x = 9,475.26 × 3,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.92x = 28,713,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,713,827.90/6,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.82

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