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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.68, 8,596.49 and 3,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.68, 8,596.49 and 3,711.02 is: 5,121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.68 : 8,596.49 = 3,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.68/8,596.49 = 3,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.68x = 8,596.49 × 3,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.68x = 31,901,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901,684.78/6,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.74

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