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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,398.19, 8,827.02 and 4,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,398.19, 8,827.02 and 4,007.19 is: 5,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398.19 : 8,827.02 = 4,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398.19/8,827.02 = 4,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398.19x = 8,827.02 × 4,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398.19x = 35,371,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,371,546.27/6,398.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.37

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