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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.76, 9,445.16 and 4,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.76, 9,445.16 and 4,217.73 is: 6,329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.76 : 9,445.16 = 4,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.76/9,445.16 = 4,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.76x = 9,445.16 × 4,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.76x = 39,837,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837,134.69/6,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.62

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