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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.14, 9,489.73 and 3,038.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.14, 9,489.73 and 3,038.46 is: 4,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.14 : 9,489.73 = 3,038.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.14/9,489.73 = 3,038.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.14x = 9,489.73 × 3,038.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.14x = 28,834,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834,189.46/6,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.67

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