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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.22, 8,653.70 and 3,915.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.22, 8,653.70 and 3,915.73 is: 5,402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.22 : 8,653.70 = 3,915.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.22/8,653.70 = 3,915.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.22x = 8,653.70 × 3,915.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.22x = 33,885,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,885,552.70/6,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.48

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