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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.04, 9,366.17 and 4,398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.04, 9,366.17 and 4,398.27 is: 6,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.04 : 9,366.17 = 4,398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.04/9,366.17 = 4,398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.04x = 9,366.17 × 4,398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.04x = 41,194,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,887.41/6,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.09

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