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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.23, 8,569.32 and 4,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.23, 8,569.32 and 4,328.56 is: 5,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.23 : 8,569.32 = 4,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.23/8,569.32 = 4,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.23x = 8,569.32 × 4,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.23x = 37,092,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,092,815.78/6,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.25

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