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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.33, 8,826.28 and 3,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.33, 8,826.28 and 3,602.29 is: 4,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.33 : 8,826.28 = 3,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.33/8,826.28 = 3,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.33x = 8,826.28 × 3,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.33x = 31,794,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794,820.18/6,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.01

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