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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.17, 9,421.83 and 4,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.17, 9,421.83 and 4,434.90 is: 6,653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.17 : 9,421.83 = 4,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.17/9,421.83 = 4,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.17x = 9,421.83 × 4,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.17x = 41,784,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784,873.87/6,280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,653.46

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