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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.72, 9,466.12 and 4,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.72, 9,466.12 and 4,127.72 is: 6,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.72 : 9,466.12 = 4,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.72/9,466.12 = 4,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.72x = 9,466.12 × 4,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.72x = 39,073,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073,492.85/6,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.88

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