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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.95, 8,728.36 and 6,202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.95, 8,728.36 and 6,202.27 is: 8,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.95 : 8,728.36 = 6,202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.95/8,728.36 = 6,202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.95x = 8,728.36 × 6,202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.95x = 54,135,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135,614.37/6,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.50

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