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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225, 8,590.50 and 3,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225, 8,590.50 and 3,430.56 is: 4,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225 : 8,590.50 = 3,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225/8,590.50 = 3,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225x = 8,590.50 × 3,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225x = 29,470,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,470,225.68/6,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.17

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