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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.65, 8,588.51 and 3,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.65, 8,588.51 and 3,391.08 is: 4,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.65 : 8,588.51 = 3,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.65/8,588.51 = 3,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.65x = 8,588.51 × 3,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.65x = 29,124,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,288.05/6,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.62

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