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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.01, 8,583.22 and 3,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.01, 8,583.22 and 3,425.51 is: 4,726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.01 : 8,583.22 = 3,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.01/8,583.22 = 3,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.01x = 8,583.22 × 3,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.01x = 29,401,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,905.94/6,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.99

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