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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.54, 9,375.93 and 4,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.54, 9,375.93 and 4,404.76 is: 6,599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.54 : 9,375.93 = 4,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.54/9,375.93 = 4,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.54x = 9,375.93 × 4,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.54x = 41,298,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298,721.43/6,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.83

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