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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.95, 8,590.83 and 4,101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.95, 8,590.83 and 4,101.03 is: 5,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.95 : 8,590.83 = 4,101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.95/8,590.83 = 4,101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.95x = 8,590.83 × 4,101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.95x = 35,231,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231,251.55/6,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.59

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