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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270, 9,436.44 and 4,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270, 9,436.44 and 4,718.04 is: 7,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270 : 9,436.44 = 4,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270/9,436.44 = 4,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270x = 9,436.44 × 4,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270x = 44,521,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521,501.38/6,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.72

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