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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.66, 9,498.06 and 3,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.66, 9,498.06 and 3,048.30 is: 4,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.66 : 9,498.06 = 3,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.66/9,498.06 = 3,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.66x = 9,498.06 × 3,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.66x = 28,952,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952,936.30/6,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.28

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