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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.52, 9,383.34 and 4,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.52, 9,383.34 and 4,409.72 is: 6,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.52 : 9,383.34 = 4,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.52/9,383.34 = 4,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.52x = 9,383.34 × 4,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.52x = 41,377,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,902.06/6,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.23

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