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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.90, 9,368.70 and 4,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.90, 9,368.70 and 4,285.60 is: 6,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.90 : 9,368.70 = 4,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.90/9,368.70 = 4,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.90x = 9,368.70 × 4,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.90x = 40,150,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,500.72/6,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.07

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