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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.83, 9,699.11 and 4,377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.83, 9,699.11 and 4,377.89 is: 6,570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.83 : 9,699.11 = 4,377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.83/9,699.11 = 4,377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.83x = 9,699.11 × 4,377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.83x = 42,461,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,566.29/6,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.12

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