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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.48, 8,608.08 and 3,878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.48, 8,608.08 and 3,878.38 is: 5,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.48 : 8,608.08 = 3,878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.48/8,608.08 = 3,878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.48x = 8,608.08 × 3,878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.48x = 33,385,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,385,405.31/6,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.10

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