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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.28, 8,553.74 and 3,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.28, 8,553.74 and 3,838 is: 5,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.28 : 8,553.74 = 3,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.28/8,553.74 = 3,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.28x = 8,553.74 × 3,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.28x = 32,829,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829,254.12/6,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.36

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