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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.21, 9,270.10 and 4,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.21, 9,270.10 and 4,436.17 is: 6,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.21 : 9,270.10 = 4,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.21/9,270.10 = 4,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.21x = 9,270.10 × 4,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.21x = 41,123,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123,696.93/6,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.29

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