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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.69, 9,326.54 and 3,886.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.69, 9,326.54 and 3,886.62 is: 5,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.69 : 9,326.54 = 3,886.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.69/9,326.54 = 3,886.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.69x = 9,326.54 × 3,886.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.69x = 36,248,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248,691.64/6,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.43

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