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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.21, 9,511.22 and 3,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.21, 9,511.22 and 3,009.99 is: 4,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.21 : 9,511.22 = 3,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.21/9,511.22 = 3,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.21x = 9,511.22 × 3,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.21x = 28,628,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628,662.04/6,342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.99

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