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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.27, 8,591.93 and 4,728.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.27, 8,591.93 and 4,728.28 is: 6,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.27 : 8,591.93 = 4,728.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.27/8,591.93 = 4,728.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.27x = 8,591.93 × 4,728.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.27x = 40,625,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,050.78/6,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.98

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