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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.63, 8,590.52 and 3,430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.63, 8,590.52 and 3,430.67 is: 4,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.63 : 8,590.52 = 3,430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.63/8,590.52 = 3,430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.63x = 8,590.52 × 3,430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.63x = 29,471,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471,204.87/6,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.62

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