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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.22, 9,358.47 and 3,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.22, 9,358.47 and 3,773.38 is: 5,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.22 : 9,358.47 = 3,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.22/9,358.47 = 3,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.22x = 9,358.47 × 3,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.22x = 35,313,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,313,040.13/6,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.85

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