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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.55, 8,593.70 and 3,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.55, 8,593.70 and 3,869.64 is: 5,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.55 : 8,593.70 = 3,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.55/8,593.70 = 3,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.55x = 8,593.70 × 3,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.55x = 33,254,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,505.92/6,227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.90

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