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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.99, 8,588.40 and 3,832.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.99, 8,588.40 and 3,832.83 is: 5,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.99 : 8,588.40 = 3,832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.99/8,588.40 = 3,832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.99x = 8,588.40 × 3,832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.99x = 32,917,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,917,877.17/6,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.72

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