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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.31, 8,366.19 and 3,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.31, 8,366.19 and 3,828.24 is: 5,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.31 : 8,366.19 = 3,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.31/8,366.19 = 3,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.31x = 8,366.19 × 3,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.31x = 32,027,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,745.32/6,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.23

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