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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.08, 9,371.88 and 4,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.08, 9,371.88 and 4,370.64 is: 6,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.08 : 9,371.88 = 4,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.08/9,371.88 = 4,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.08x = 9,371.88 × 4,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.08x = 40,961,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,961,113.60/6,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.99

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