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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.02, 9,499.95 and 4,486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.02, 9,499.95 and 4,486.71 is: 6,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.02 : 9,499.95 = 4,486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.02/9,499.95 = 4,486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.02x = 9,499.95 × 4,486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.02x = 42,623,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,520.66/6,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.43

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