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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.77, 9,332.58 and 3,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.77, 9,332.58 and 3,758.40 is: 5,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.77 : 9,332.58 = 3,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.77/9,332.58 = 3,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.77x = 9,332.58 × 3,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.77x = 35,075,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075,582.77/6,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.22

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