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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.99, 9,472.75 and 3,029.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.99, 9,472.75 and 3,029.29 is: 4,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.99 : 9,472.75 = 3,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.99/9,472.75 = 3,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.99x = 9,472.75 × 3,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.99x = 28,695,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695,675.59/6,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.90

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