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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.20, 9,413.70 and 4,421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.20, 9,413.70 and 4,421.56 is: 6,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.20 : 9,413.70 = 4,421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.20/9,413.70 = 4,421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.20x = 9,413.70 × 4,421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.20x = 41,623,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623,239.37/6,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.50

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