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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.63, 8,589.98 and 3,430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.63, 8,589.98 and 3,430.13 is: 4,733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.63 : 8,589.98 = 3,430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.63/8,589.98 = 3,430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.63x = 8,589.98 × 3,430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.63x = 29,464,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464,713.72/6,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.57

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