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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.29, 9,358.58 and 4,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.29, 9,358.58 and 4,682.85 is: 7,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.29 : 9,358.58 = 4,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.29/9,358.58 = 4,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.29x = 9,358.58 × 4,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.29x = 43,824,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,824,802.94/6,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.42

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