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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.68, 9,368.61 and 4,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.68, 9,368.61 and 4,399.91 is: 6,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.68 : 9,368.61 = 4,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.68/9,368.61 = 4,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.68x = 9,368.61 × 4,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.68x = 41,221,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221,004.98/6,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.53

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