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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.58, 9,515.09 and 3,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.58, 9,515.09 and 3,009.97 is: 4,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.58 : 9,515.09 = 3,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.58/9,515.09 = 3,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.58x = 9,515.09 × 3,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.58x = 28,640,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,640,154.87/6,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.98

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