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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.41, 9,306.68 and 4,358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.41, 9,306.68 and 4,358.42 is: 6,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.41 : 9,306.68 = 4,358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.41/9,306.68 = 4,358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.41x = 9,306.68 × 4,358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.41x = 40,562,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562,420.25/6,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.68

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