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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.51, 8,589.71 and 3,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.51, 8,589.71 and 3,391.90 is: 4,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.51 : 8,589.71 = 3,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.51/8,589.71 = 3,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.51x = 8,589.71 × 3,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.51x = 29,135,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135,467.30/6,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.76

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