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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.20, 9,292.20 and 4,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.20, 9,292.20 and 4,265.20 is: 6,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.20 : 9,292.20 = 4,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.20/9,292.20 = 4,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.20x = 9,292.20 × 4,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.20x = 39,633,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633,091.44/6,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.96

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