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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.23, 8,770.28 and 3,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.23, 8,770.28 and 3,996.27 is: 5,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.23 : 8,770.28 = 3,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.23/8,770.28 = 3,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.23x = 8,770.28 × 3,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.23x = 35,048,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048,386.87/6,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.29

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