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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.73, 9,339.99 and 3,763.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.73, 9,339.99 and 3,763.98 is: 5,643.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.73 : 9,339.99 = 3,763.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.73/9,339.99 = 3,763.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.73x = 9,339.99 × 3,763.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.73x = 35,155,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155,470.84/6,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.18

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