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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.38, 8,595.16 and 3,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.38, 8,595.16 and 3,870.52 is: 5,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.38 : 8,595.16 = 3,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.38/8,595.16 = 3,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.38x = 8,595.16 × 3,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.38x = 33,267,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,267,738.68/6,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.31

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