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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.25, 8,583.99 and 3,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.25, 8,583.99 and 3,425.93 is: 4,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.25 : 8,583.99 = 3,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.25/8,583.99 = 3,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.25x = 8,583.99 × 3,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.25x = 29,408,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,408,131.73/6,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.81

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