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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.23, 9,312.91 and 3,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.23, 9,312.91 and 3,884.33 is: 5,812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.23 : 9,312.91 = 3,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.23/9,312.91 = 3,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.23x = 9,312.91 × 3,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.23x = 36,174,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174,429.27/6,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.81

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