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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.22, 8,569.78 and 4,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.22, 8,569.78 and 4,325.46 is: 5,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.22 : 8,569.78 = 4,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.22/8,569.78 = 4,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.22x = 8,569.78 × 4,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.22x = 37,068,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,068,240.60/6,213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.03

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