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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.39, 9,309.96 and 4,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.39, 9,309.96 and 4,362.72 is: 6,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.39 : 9,309.96 = 4,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.39/9,309.96 = 4,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.39x = 9,309.96 × 4,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.39x = 40,616,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616,748.69/6,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.19

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