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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.58, 9,307.43 and 4,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.58, 9,307.43 and 4,663.81 is: 6,982.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.58 : 9,307.43 = 4,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.58/9,307.43 = 4,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.58x = 9,307.43 × 4,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.58x = 43,408,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408,085.11/6,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.63

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