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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.03, 8,586.39 and 3,427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.03, 8,586.39 and 3,427.53 is: 4,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.03 : 8,586.39 = 3,427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.03/8,586.39 = 3,427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.03x = 8,586.39 × 3,427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.03x = 29,430,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,430,104.46/6,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.99

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