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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.88, 8,590.44 and 3,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.88, 8,590.44 and 3,430.44 is: 4,734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.88 : 8,590.44 = 3,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.88/8,590.44 = 3,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.88x = 8,590.44 × 3,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.88x = 29,468,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,468,988.99/6,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.07

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