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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.55, 9,368.44 and 4,399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.55, 9,368.44 and 4,399.79 is: 6,592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.55 : 9,368.44 = 4,399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.55/9,368.44 = 4,399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.55x = 9,368.44 × 4,399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.55x = 41,219,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,219,110.79/6,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.37

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