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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.44, 8,591.06 and 3,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.44, 8,591.06 and 3,392.96 is: 4,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.44 : 8,591.06 = 3,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.44/8,591.06 = 3,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.44x = 8,591.06 × 3,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.44x = 29,149,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,122.94/6,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.26

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