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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.12, 9,484.18 and 3,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.12, 9,484.18 and 3,986.22 is: 5,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.12 : 9,484.18 = 3,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.12/9,484.18 = 3,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.12x = 9,484.18 × 3,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.12x = 37,806,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806,028.00/6,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.23

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