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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.60, 8,609.21 and 3,722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.60, 8,609.21 and 3,722.33 is: 5,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.60 : 8,609.21 = 3,722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.60/8,609.21 = 3,722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.60x = 8,609.21 × 3,722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.60x = 32,046,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046,320.66/6,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.78

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