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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.42, 8,590.95 and 3,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.42, 8,590.95 and 3,462.72 is: 4,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.42 : 8,590.95 = 3,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.42/8,590.95 = 3,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.42x = 8,590.95 × 3,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.42x = 29,748,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,748,054.38/6,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.48

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