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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.28, 8,771.44 and 6,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.28, 8,771.44 and 6,233.60 is: 8,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.28 : 8,771.44 = 6,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.28/8,771.44 = 6,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.28x = 8,771.44 × 6,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.28x = 54,677,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,648.38/6,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.59

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