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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.22, 8,704.83 and 3,823.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.22, 8,704.83 and 3,823.22 is: 5,276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.22 : 8,704.83 = 3,823.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.22/8,704.83 = 3,823.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.22x = 8,704.83 × 3,823.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.22x = 33,280,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280,480.15/6,307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.57

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