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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,330.54, 9,486.89 and 2,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,330.54, 9,486.89 and 2,995.23 is: 4,488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,330.54 : 9,486.89 = 2,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,330.54/9,486.89 = 2,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,330.54x = 9,486.89 × 2,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,330.54x = 28,415,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415,417.53/6,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.62

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