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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.61, 9,405.98 and 4,431.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.61, 9,405.98 and 4,431.53 is: 6,649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.61 : 9,405.98 = 4,431.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.61/9,405.98 = 4,431.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.61x = 9,405.98 × 4,431.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.61x = 41,682,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682,813.36/6,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.46

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