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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.13, 8,311.16 and 3,785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.13, 8,311.16 and 3,785.72 is: 5,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.13 : 8,311.16 = 3,785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.13/8,311.16 = 3,785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.13x = 8,311.16 × 3,785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.13x = 31,463,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,705.71/6,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.68

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