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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.54, 8,603.22 and 3,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.54, 8,603.22 and 3,876.44 is: 5,350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.54 : 8,603.22 = 3,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.54/8,603.22 = 3,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.54x = 8,603.22 × 3,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.54x = 33,349,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349,866.14/6,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.07

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