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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.29, 9,623.36 and 6,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.29, 9,623.36 and 6,235.33 is: 9,301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.29 : 9,623.36 = 6,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.29/9,623.36 = 6,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.29x = 9,623.36 × 6,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.29x = 60,004,825.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,004,825.31/6,451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.21

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