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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,680.44, 9,226.31 and 4,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,680.44, 9,226.31 and 4,451.78 is: 6,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,680.44 : 9,226.31 = 4,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,680.44/9,226.31 = 4,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,680.44x = 9,226.31 × 4,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,680.44x = 41,073,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073,451.24/6,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.31

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