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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.40, 9,284.40 and 3,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.40, 9,284.40 and 3,997.20 is: 5,985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.40 : 9,284.40 = 3,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.40/9,284.40 = 3,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.40x = 9,284.40 × 3,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.40x = 37,111,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111,603.68/6,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.36

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