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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.94, 8,602.19 and 3,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.94, 8,602.19 and 3,843.56 is: 5,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.94 : 8,602.19 = 3,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.94/8,602.19 = 3,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.94x = 8,602.19 × 3,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.94x = 33,062,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,971.17/6,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.70

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