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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.63, 8,313.23 and 3,787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.63, 8,313.23 and 3,787.22 is: 5,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.63 : 8,313.23 = 3,787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.63/8,313.23 = 3,787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.63x = 8,313.23 × 3,787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.63x = 31,484,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,484,011.98/6,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.75

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