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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.73, 9,522.66 and 3,017.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.73, 9,522.66 and 3,017.05 is: 4,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.73 : 9,522.66 = 3,017.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.73/9,522.66 = 3,017.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.73x = 9,522.66 × 3,017.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.73x = 28,730,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,730,328.86/6,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.22

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