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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.26, 8,583.57 and 3,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.26, 8,583.57 and 3,425.76 is: 4,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.26 : 8,583.57 = 3,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.26/8,583.57 = 3,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.26x = 8,583.57 × 3,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.26x = 29,405,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405,250.76/6,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.33

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