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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.89, 9,358.42 and 4,281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.89, 9,358.42 and 4,281.45 is: 6,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.89 : 9,358.42 = 4,281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.89/9,358.42 = 4,281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.89x = 9,358.42 × 4,281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.89x = 40,067,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067,607.31/6,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.06

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