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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.05, 9,329.94 and 3,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.05, 9,329.94 and 3,757.32 is: 5,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.05 : 9,329.94 = 3,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.05/9,329.94 = 3,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.05x = 9,329.94 × 3,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.05x = 35,055,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,570.16/6,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.18

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