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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.72, 8,590.05 and 3,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.72, 8,590.05 and 3,392.06 is: 4,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.72 : 8,590.05 = 3,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.72/8,590.05 = 3,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.72x = 8,590.05 × 3,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.72x = 29,137,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,137,922.05/6,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.01

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