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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.44, 8,593.92 and 3,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.44, 8,593.92 and 3,744 is: 5,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.44 : 8,593.92 = 3,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.44/8,593.92 = 3,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.44x = 8,593.92 × 3,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.44x = 32,175,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,636.48/6,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.09

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