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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.06, 9,335.94 and 3,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.06, 9,335.94 and 3,761.32 is: 5,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.06 : 9,335.94 = 3,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.06/9,335.94 = 3,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.06x = 9,335.94 × 3,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.06x = 35,115,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,457.84/6,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.17

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