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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.20, 9,338.22 and 5,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.20, 9,338.22 and 5,348.28 is: 8,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.20 : 9,338.22 = 5,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.20/9,338.22 = 5,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.20x = 9,338.22 × 5,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.20x = 49,943,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,943,415.26/6,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.23

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