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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.37, 8,583.48 and 3,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.37, 8,583.48 and 3,829.96 is: 5,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.37 : 8,583.48 = 3,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.37/8,583.48 = 3,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.37x = 8,583.48 × 3,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.37x = 32,874,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,874,385.06/6,220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.96

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