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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.23, 8,687.61 and 3,779.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.23, 8,687.61 and 3,779.39 is: 5,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.23 : 8,687.61 = 3,779.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.23/8,687.61 = 3,779.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.23x = 8,687.61 × 3,779.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.23x = 32,833,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833,822.92/6,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.01

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