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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.08, 9,137.28 and 3,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.08, 9,137.28 and 3,789.88 is: 5,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.08 : 9,137.28 = 3,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.08/9,137.28 = 3,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.08x = 9,137.28 × 3,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.08x = 34,629,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,194.73/6,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.56

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