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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.84, 8,583.48 and 3,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.84, 8,583.48 and 3,425.34 is: 4,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.84 : 8,583.48 = 3,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.84/8,583.48 = 3,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.84x = 8,583.48 × 3,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.84x = 29,401,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,337.38/6,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.02

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