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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.63, 8,596.51 and 3,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.63, 8,596.51 and 3,711.04 is: 5,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.63 : 8,596.51 = 3,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.63/8,596.51 = 3,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.63x = 8,596.51 × 3,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.63x = 31,901,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901,961.70/6,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.83

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