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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.79, 8,748.26 and 3,822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.79, 8,748.26 and 3,822.19 is: 5,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.79 : 8,748.26 = 3,822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.79/8,748.26 = 3,822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.79x = 8,748.26 × 3,822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.79x = 33,437,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,437,499.57/6,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.06

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