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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.84, 9,486.72 and 4,132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.84, 9,486.72 and 4,132.22 is: 6,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.84 : 9,486.72 = 4,132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.84/9,486.72 = 4,132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.84x = 9,486.72 × 4,132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.84x = 39,201,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,201,166.68/6,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.90

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