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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.13, 9,356.72 and 4,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.13, 9,356.72 and 4,469.13 is: 6,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.13 : 9,356.72 = 4,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.13/9,356.72 = 4,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.13x = 9,356.72 × 4,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.13x = 41,816,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,816,375.71/6,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.41

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