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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.23, 8,414.77 and 3,828.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.23, 8,414.77 and 3,828.94 is: 5,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.23 : 8,414.77 = 3,828.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.23/8,414.77 = 3,828.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.23x = 8,414.77 × 3,828.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.23x = 32,219,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219,626.01/6,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.04

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