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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.48, 8,593.98 and 3,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.48, 8,593.98 and 3,869.48 is: 5,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.48 : 8,593.98 = 3,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.48/8,593.98 = 3,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.48x = 8,593.98 × 3,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.48x = 33,254,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,233.73/6,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.92

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