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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.70, 8,724.70 and 6,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.70, 8,724.70 and 6,223.70 is: 8,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.70 : 8,724.70 = 6,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.70/8,724.70 = 6,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.70x = 8,724.70 × 6,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.70x = 54,299,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299,915.39/6,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.70

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