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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.70, 9,499.05 and 3,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.70, 9,499.05 and 3,044.10 is: 4,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.70 : 9,499.05 = 3,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.70/9,499.05 = 3,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.70x = 9,499.05 × 3,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.70x = 28,916,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,916,058.11/6,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.15

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