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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.88, 9,357.84 and 4,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.88, 9,357.84 and 4,469.88 is: 6,690.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.88 : 9,357.84 = 4,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.88/9,357.84 = 4,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.88x = 9,357.84 × 4,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.88x = 41,828,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828,421.86/6,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.53

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