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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.05, 8,595.13 and 3,806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.05, 8,595.13 and 3,806.45 is: 5,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.05 : 8,595.13 = 3,806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.05/8,595.13 = 3,806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.05x = 8,595.13 × 3,806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.05x = 32,716,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,716,919.47/6,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.16

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