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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.28, 8,591.94 and 4,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.28, 8,591.94 and 4,336.76 is: 5,983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.28 : 8,591.94 = 4,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.28/8,591.94 = 4,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.28x = 8,591.94 × 4,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.28x = 37,261,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261,181.71/6,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.54

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