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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.51, 9,485.99 and 3,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.51, 9,485.99 and 3,049.07 is: 4,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.51 : 9,485.99 = 3,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.51/9,485.99 = 3,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.51x = 9,485.99 × 3,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.51x = 28,923,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,384.85/6,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.72

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