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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.59, 9,411.96 and 4,428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.59, 9,411.96 and 4,428.31 is: 6,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.59 : 9,411.96 = 4,428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.59/9,411.96 = 4,428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.59x = 9,411.96 × 4,428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.59x = 41,679,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679,076.59/6,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.58

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