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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.82, 9,328.18 and 3,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.82, 9,328.18 and 3,995.38 is: 5,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.82 : 9,328.18 = 3,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.82/9,328.18 = 3,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.82x = 9,328.18 × 3,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.82x = 37,269,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269,623.81/6,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.19

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