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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.61, 9,402.97 and 4,429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.61, 9,402.97 and 4,429.53 is: 6,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.61 : 9,402.97 = 4,429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.61/9,402.97 = 4,429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.61x = 9,402.97 × 4,429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.61x = 41,650,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,690.69/6,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.45

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