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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.27, 8,585.54 and 3,388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.27, 8,585.54 and 3,388.83 is: 4,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.27 : 8,585.54 = 3,388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.27/8,585.54 = 3,388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.27x = 8,585.54 × 3,388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.27x = 29,094,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094,935.52/6,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.69

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