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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.92, 8,590.37 and 3,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.92, 8,590.37 and 3,392.45 is: 4,681.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.92 : 8,590.37 = 3,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.92/8,590.37 = 3,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.92x = 8,590.37 × 3,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.92x = 29,142,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142,400.71/6,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.57

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