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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.52, 9,759.88 and 6,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.52, 9,759.88 and 6,230.30 is: 9,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.52 : 9,759.88 = 6,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.52/9,759.88 = 6,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.52x = 9,759.88 × 6,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.52x = 60,806,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,806,980.36/6,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.43

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