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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.68, 9,332.61 and 4,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.68, 9,332.61 and 4,126.73 is: 6,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.68 : 9,332.61 = 4,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.68/9,332.61 = 4,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.68x = 9,332.61 × 4,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.68x = 38,513,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,152.02/6,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.15

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